Los Angeles

SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area.

Jim Farber - October 23, 2018

Philip Glass’s portrait of Gandhi’s early career is vital and suggestive in the celebrated production by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch.

Jim Farber - October 22, 2018

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Gives Prokofiev’s ballet an L.A. spin.

Richard S. Ginell - October 16, 2018

The visionary jazz artist continues to find new expression through his compositions and personal performances.

Jim Farber - October 15, 2018

The folksy composer and instrumentalist fronts a program honoring former composer-in-residence Steven Stucky.

Jim Farber - October 11, 2018

The orchestra commissions six new works in a variety of styles.

Jim Farber - October 8, 2018

Glass’s second-most-improbable opera will be seen in the famous staging that cemented the show in the international repertory.

Jim Farber - October 7, 2018

The vibrant new composition works brilliantly in tandem with a transitional work from Esa-Pekka Salonen.

Jim Farber - October 2, 2018

The beginning of a long celebration emphasized everything that’s special about the orchestra and the city.

Jim Farber - October 2, 2018

The superstar violinist is the standout in a program that didn’t always work.

Jim Farber - October 2, 2018

The orchestra fills eight miles with a musical block party that showcases diversity.