SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review In Dan Tepfer’s World, Human and Machine Meet on Even Ground Jim Farber - December 19, 2023 The pianist/composer’s Natural Machines blurs the lines between art and technology in a harmonious way. Feature Shameless Promotion of Local Artists: 2023 Recordings SFCV Editors - December 19, 2023 Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year. Review The Manhattan Transfer Gets off the Train After 50 Years Richard S. Ginell - December 18, 2023 The legendary vocal quartet says farewell in a swinging retrospective set at Disney Hall, billed as the group’s final concert. Artist Spotlight At the LA Phil, Cellist Robert deMaine Has Found Equilibrium Victoria Looseleaf - December 18, 2023 The principal player opens up about performing under pressure and the tools musicians shouldn’t use to cope. Review Virtuosic Quartet Yarn/Wire Does Double Duty at Frankie Lev Mamuya - December 12, 2023 The piano and percussion ensemble is mesmerizing in back-to-back concerts at a hip venue. Review Zubin Mehta Illuminates the Five-Movement Version of Mahler’s First Richard S. Ginell - December 12, 2023 The LA Phil makes a great case for including the “Blumine” movement in this warhorse symphony. Review Wild Up Showcases Its Own Composers Lev Mamuya - December 12, 2023 The new-music group counts 15 composers among its members, enough to justify building a season around their works. Artist Spotlight No Regrets: China Forbes on 30 Years of Pink Martini Victoria Looseleaf - December 11, 2023 Ahead of New Year’s Eve concerts at Disney Hall, the chanteuse talks about her history with the band and what the future has in store. Review Big Works Push the Sonic Envelope at Disney Hall Richard S. Ginell - December 5, 2023 The LA Phil features Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Karawane and Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé. Review Alarm Will Sound Opens Doors and Minds at CAP UCLA Lev Mamuya - December 5, 2023 The contemporary ensemble brings in composers from diverse backgrounds and practices, which creates its own challenges. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 … Next › Next page Last » Last page