Artist Spotlights

Jim Farber - September 9, 2019

The new production opens LA Opera’s season on Sept. 14.

Jeff Kaliss - September 9, 2019

I Still Dance is the latest work Adams has written for the orchestra.

Lou Fancher - September 3, 2019

The influential guitarist talks about his famous violin collection and upcoming gigs at the Freight & Salvage.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 31, 2019

At home conducting everything from Orff to the latest video game, the in-demand conductor and educator is a champion for minority and women composers.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 27, 2019

Here’s what a concertmaster does, besides playing solos.

Lily O'Brien - August 25, 2019

The baritone says his lead role with SF Opera can be traced back to a single aria.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 15, 2019

The Pulitzer-winning composer and violinist talks about her meteoric rise, her creative process, and an upcoming premiere with the LA Phil.

Lou Fancher - August 2, 2019

The violinist talks about performing the revered jazz trumpeter’s new violin concerto at the Cabrillo Festival on Aug. 11.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 2, 2019

Mozart had his starling; Bruce Adolphe has Polly Rhythm.

Lou Fancher - July 26, 2019

The busy soprano talks about her artistic evolution and her demanding lead role in West Edge Opera’s Breaking the Waves.