SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Music News Jerusalem Youth Chorus Has the Building Blocks for Peace Michael Zwiebach - March 26, 2024 The cross-cultural chorus, now touring America, shows how to break down barriers and foster empathy in traditionally divided communities. Review John Adams Leads the LA Phil in a Modern American Showcase Lev Mamuya - March 26, 2024 Aaron Diehl shines in Timo Andres’s new piano concerto, while the orchestra’s principals solo in music by Adams and Aaron Copland. Preview Backhausdance Does Orange County Proud Victoria Looseleaf - March 25, 2024 The contemporary-dance troupe returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre this week with a homegrown program. Review Victor Wooten’s Fascinating Electric Bass Concerto at the LA Phil Richard S. Ginell - March 19, 2024 The jazz-funk bassist has created a striking and entertaining work. Feature Rising to the Occasion With Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Victoria Looseleaf - March 19, 2024 The revered company tours the West Coast this month and next, and every performance promises to be a major event. Review More Discoveries From James Conlon’s Recovered Voices Series Jim Farber - March 18, 2024 A recently published string quartet by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and music by Walter Arlen make strong impressions. Music News “Financial Challenges” Shut Down American Youth Symphony Janos Gereben - March 18, 2024 The indispensable preprofessional training orchestra is the latest victim of the economic situation facing today’s arts organizations. Music News James Conlon to Bow Out as LA Opera Music Director Tom Jacobs - March 18, 2024 The 2025–2026 season, Conlon’s 20th with the company, will be his last in the role. Preview Two Sides of Timo Andres Tom Jacobs - March 18, 2024 Andres is featured as both a pianist and a composer this week at the LA Phil. Artist Spotlight Violinist Lisa Batiashvili: At Home Abroad Victoria Looseleaf - March 18, 2024 Whether it’s on tour with the SF Symphony or in residence with the Berlin Phil, Batiashvili knows she can live in the music. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page