James Conlon partners with USC Thornton students in celebration of Britten

The Wall Street Journal mentioned that conductor James Conlon has been performing with students from USC Thornton. As music director of the Los Angeles Opera, Conlon will lead a series of concerts honoring composer Benjamin Britten. Highlight performances this fall include the colossal War Requiem featuring USC Thornton choirs, and The Prodigal Son with members of the USC Thornton Opera and USC Thornton Symphony.