We invited you to nominate your favorite performances of the 2025–2026 season in Los Angeles — and you delivered with enthusiasm. We received more than 100 responses, each packed with multiple nominations.

We’ve tallied your submissions, and now it’s time to see which of your picks made the final roster. Cast your votes for your favorite artists and organizations across all categories.

Scroll down to vote in each category for the 2025–2026 season. Voting is open through Wednesday, Aug. 19, and winners will be announced on Aug. 25. For more on SFCV’s Audience Choice Awards, check out last year’s coverage for the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

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1. Favorite Opera Singer

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2. Favorite Chamber Ensemble

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3. Favorite Choral Ensemble

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4. Favorite Early Music/Baroque Ensemble

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5. Favorite New Music Ensemble

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6. Favorite Orchestra

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7. Favorite Conductor

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8. Favorite Instrumental Soloist

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9. Favorite Opera Performance

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10. Favorite Chamber Performance

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11. Favorite Choral Performance

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12. Favorite Dance Performance

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13. Favorite Early Music/Baroque Performance

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14. Favorite New Music Performance

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15. Favorite Orchestra Performance

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16. Favorite Large Venue

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17. Favorite Small Venue

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18. Favorite Festival

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19. Favorite New Discovery

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