SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Gustavo Dudamel Revisits Verdi’s Requiem at the Bowl Richard S. Ginell - July 18, 2023 As he prepares to leave L.A. for New York, the star conductor demonstrates his ability to grow. Review Santa Barbara’s Music Academy Reaches Out With a Hymn for Everyone Josef Woodard - July 11, 2023 Composer Jessie Montgomery’s yearning, pandemic-influenced work occupies a vast orchestral canvas. Preview Gustavo Dudamel Sustains the El Sistema Energy in L.A. Victoria Looseleaf - July 10, 2023 The conductor will be working with the 150-plus students at the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles National Festival this month. Music News Wild Up Brings Julius Eastman-philia to NPR Michael Zwiebach - July 5, 2023 L.A.’s new-music supergroup makes a splash in D.C. Preview New Hollywood String Quartet Spotlights Debussy and Ravel in Summer Soirees Victoria Looseleaf - June 27, 2023 The ensemble’s Summer of Paris Festival sets French impressionism in the environs of L.A.’s historic Doheny Mansion. Review L.A.’s Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra Is Back in Form With Two World Premieres Jim Farber - June 27, 2023 A surprising number of A-list composers write for this small-budget group whose concerts are always intriguing. Music News UCLA to Open New Performance Venue With a Bang in Fall 2023 Michael Zwiebach - June 20, 2023 The Nimoy may be small, but this “reimagined” movie theater will be hosting some big acts in the coming season. Review Isabel Leonard Sails Brilliantly Through Music Academy Recital Josef Woodard - June 20, 2023 The mezzo-soprano is affecting in everything from Argentine art song to Broadway. Feature Alexei Ratmansky Stages Giselle for the United Ukrainian Ballet Victoria Looseleaf - June 20, 2023 The performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts highlight the perseverance and determination of a people and their culture. Review This Year’s Ojai Festival Irritates the Traditionalists Josef Woodard - June 13, 2023 As directed by Rhiannon Giddens, the festival explores improvisation and cross-cultural connections at the expense of European modernism. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 … Next › Next page Last » Last page