Los Angeles Jewish Symphony

Opera Favorites with a Jewish Twist

On March 22, 2026, in collaboration with Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the LAJS presented a journey through two centuries of opera and song, celebrating the Jewish composers and influences that shaped the very sound of the opera house. Through soaring voices of acclaimed vocal soloists, orchestral depth, and thoughtfully curated programming, the concert offered a warm, uplifting encounter with music that has shaped both Jewish and classical traditions.

Maestra Green welcomes the audience
Ron Li-Paz commands the stage as the Toreador in “Toreador Song” from Carmen
Lisa Peicott and Brian Vu sing “Jacob and Rachel” from The Eternal Road
L to R: Soloists Elizabeth Kerstein, Ron Li-Paz, Tracy Cox, Brian Vu, and Lisa Peicott come together to perform “Make Our Garden Grow” from Candide
Rabbi Susan Nanus of Wilshire Boulevard Temple presents Maestra Green and the LAJS with the AIM award for Leading Cultural Symphony Orchestra, USA – 2026
Tracy Cox, reflected in the oculus at the top of the sanctuary dome

Photography by Trisha Harrison Photography, courtesy of Wilshire Boulevard Temple

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L.A. Jewish Symphony Concert, Open Temple Seder Crawl
Article by Jewish Journal Staff of Jewish Journal
April 10, 2026