Artist Spotlights

Tamzin Elliott - January 16, 2024

Drawing strength from community roots, figgis-vizueta has assembled a concert of big ideas for Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

Lou Fancher - December 18, 2023

An advocate for the Deaf community, as well as for increased human understanding, Hunter has found his voice and purpose in dance.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 18, 2023

The principal player opens up about performing under pressure and the tools musicians shouldn’t use to cope.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 11, 2023

Ahead of New Year’s Eve concerts at Disney Hall, the chanteuse talks about her history with the band and what the future has in store.

Tom Jacobs - December 11, 2023

Schick’s career at the forefront of contemporary classical music has been defined by major journeys, notably along the California coast.

Tom Jacobs - November 28, 2023

Ahead of her California performances this week, the soprano chats about how she connects with a song — and an audience.

Emily Wilson - November 20, 2023

The orchestra’s principal horn player will retire in December, and he plans to write historical fiction with his time off, among other pursuits.

Iris Kwok - November 14, 2023

Ahead of his return to SF Opera, the former Adler Fellow and now international star chats about gaining confidence and singing from the heart.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 14, 2023

The composer/pianist’s third commission for the Los Angeles Master Chorale isn’t the only project he’s been working on.

Jim Farber - November 6, 2023

As amazing as the opera’s score and libretto are, the production has drawn raves for Kazan’s designs in particular.