SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Feature The Glory Days of Mexican Cinema, Revived for One Weekend Jim Farber - November 5, 2024 In the days before Halloween, the LA Phil and LA Opera each produced concerts showcasing classic Mexican films. Music News Los Angeles Master Chorale Debuts Youth Chorus Victoria Looseleaf - November 4, 2024 Students in the ensemble’s new after-school program are set to give their first public performance in December. Artist Spotlight Tenor Benjamin Bernheim Brings the Olympics to Los Angeles Victoria Looseleaf - November 4, 2024 Following his sensational performance at the 2024 Games in Paris, the French tenor debuts in a recital at The Wallis. Review Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads Colburn Orchestra in Jean Sibelius Richard S. Ginell - October 29, 2024 The conservatory’s head of conducting studies draws a poised performance from these student musicians. Music News LA Phil Principal Concertmaster Martin Chalifour to Retire Tom Jacobs - October 28, 2024 When he steps down at the end of the 2024–2025 season, Chalifour will have set a record tenure with the orchestra. Artist Spotlight Conductor Michael Christie Does It All, From Orchestra to Opera to ABBA Tom Jacobs - October 28, 2024 The New West Symphony’s music director chats about his programming ethos and working with composer Mason Bates. Review 150 Years After His Birth, Charles Ives Still Sounds Contemporary Josef Woodard - October 27, 2024 Stephen Drury plays the composer’s sonatas in a memorable recital for Piano Spheres. Review Black Lodge Strives for High-End Horror Opera Tamzin Elliott - October 22, 2024 David T. Little’s composition is a challenging experiment in form and genre, part film screening and part live performance. Preview LA Opera’s Romeo and Juliet Is Headed by Choreographer Kitty McNamee Victoria Looseleaf - October 21, 2024 Dancing plays a prominent role in this production, whose revival marks McNamee’s directorial debut with the company. Review Patricia Kopatchinskaja and London Philharmonic Dazzle in West Coast Tour Josef Woodard - October 15, 2024 Mixing surprise with structural logic, the nonconformist soloist steals the show in Dmitri Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page