SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Music News LA Phil Pulls Out All the Stops for Gustavo Dudamel’s Final Season Tom Jacobs - March 6, 2025 The orchestra’s schedule for 2025–2026 is partly a tribute to its beloved outgoing music and artistic director. Music News Next Season, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Will Shift Concert Halls Tom Jacobs - March 4, 2025 LACO is leaving Glendale and taking up residence at the Colburn School, where a new Frank Gehry-designed venue will soon be unveiled. Review LA Phil Has Feisty, Exuberant Fun With Mahler’s Seventh Richard S. Ginell - March 4, 2025 Gustavo Dudamel leads a visceral, full-throttle performance that would surely win over skeptics of this work. Review Tyshawn Sorey Meditates on Silence and Improvisation in Two Premieres Harlow Robinson - March 4, 2025 The composer’s latest works are tributes to musicians he has long championed: Julius Eastman and Morton Feldman. Artist Spotlight Baritone Justin Austin Takes Charge Victoria Looseleaf - March 4, 2025 The hardworking young star, who’s back at LA Opera this month for Così fan tutte, knows his business and what to do next with his career. Music News Music Makes a Mark at This Year’s Academy Awards Janos Gereben - March 3, 2025 The Los Angeles Master Chorale was among the performers at Sunday night’s ceremony. Review Mahler Grooves at the LA Phil in Bits and Pieces Richard S. Ginell - February 25, 2025 Baritone Simon Keenlyside and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova perform Mahler’s early songs with Dudamel and the orchestra. Music News Hollywood Bowl’s 2025 Season Ranges From Brahms to Broadway Tom Jacobs - February 25, 2025 Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo will play the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar, while the LA Phil takes on a full summer. Review At LA Opera, Adoration Is Timely and Emotionally Affecting Jim Farber - February 24, 2025 Composer Mary Kouyoumdjian’s new opera comes to the company’s Off Grand series in a brilliantly visceral production. Review London Symphony Orchestra Begins U.S. Tour With Panache Josef Woodard - February 24, 2025 Violinist Janine Jansen plays Leonard Bernstein’s Serenade, and conductor Antonio Pappano leads Mahler’s First Symphony. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page