On the afternoon of November 20, 2025, we paid a visit to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown Los Angeles to enjoy a dress rehearsal of LA Opera’s “La Bohème,” joining hundreds of LAUSD students for the special program.

Photos by Linda A. Rapka // LA Opera orchestra contractor Brady Steele poses in front of the pit at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion moments before a special dress rehearsal peformance of “La Bohème,” attended by hundreds of LAUSD students and co-sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund.

The musicians’ performance was generously co-sponsored by the Recording Industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund, which is committed to offering free, live music to the public.

“La Bohème” continues its run at the Dorothy Chandler this month on December 4, December 6, December 10, and concludes on December 14. For tickets, visit laopera.org.

All MPTF concerts are presented free to the public. If you are interested in presenting a free concert in your community through MPTF, please visit afm47.org/mptf to learn more.