SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Feature Matthew Bourne Puts Romeo and Juliet Through the Process Victoria Looseleaf - January 22, 2024 The famed choreographer says Shakespeare and Prokofiev are only the starting points for this modern telling, which arrives in L.A. next week. Review Althea Waites Stretches Her Wings at the Nimoy Theater Jim Farber - January 21, 2024 The pianist, who’s known for her advocacy of underrepresented composers, gives commanding performances of modern classics as well. Review Dudamel Reverses Course on Mahler’s Sixth and Comes Up With a Winner Richard S. Ginell - January 16, 2024 Which came first, the Scherzo or the Andante? Artist Spotlight Composer inti figgis-vizueta Curates a Broader Vision Tamzin Elliott - January 16, 2024 Drawing strength from community roots, figgis-vizueta has assembled a concert of big ideas for Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Preview For the LA Phil, Frank Gehry Reimagines Valhalla Tom Jacobs - January 15, 2024 At Disney Hall, a production of Wagner’s Das Rheingold features scenic design by the architect of the iconic L.A. venue. Review Brightwork Celebrates 10 Years of Collaborations and Connections Chrysanthe Tan - January 9, 2024 The L.A. new-music group looks back on its history in a busy birthday concert at Monk Space. Preview How Cal State Northridge Is Remembering the 1994 Earthquake Victoria Looseleaf - January 8, 2024 To demonstrate community resilience, Jacques Heim’s daredevil dance troupe Diavolo takes The Soraya’s stage. Preview Oppenheimer Live in Concert Highlights a Tense, Demanding Score Tom Jacobs - January 8, 2024 Christopher Nolan’s latest film examines the line between beauty and terror in both its story and soundtrack. Feature Between Trials, These Lawyers Are Trilling Jeff Kaliss - January 3, 2024 Three lawyers and a judge walk into a nightclub … and do a set of American Songbook classics. Review LA Phil Throws Beethoven a Birthday Bash Richard S. Ginell - December 19, 2023 Under Zubin Mehta’s genial direction, the orchestra plays the “Pastoral” and “Eroica” Symphonies to near perfection. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 … Next › Next page Last » Last page