Los Angeles

The 2023–2024 season is filled with must-see concerts.

The Met Opera trombonist has a bird’s-eye view of the industry from teaching at Juilliard and Santa Barbara’s Music Academy.

The New York City company founded by two Alvin Ailey alumni is having something of an L.A. moment.

Josh Shaw’s clever update is of a piece with the original and has great singing to boot.

Accordion virtuoso Julien Labro and percussionist Ji Hye Jung lead an impressive lineup that also includes a new in-house Baroque ensemble.

Backed by Teddy Abrams and the LA Phil, Thile gives the West Coast premiere of his own zany, always engaging piece.

The full roster of excellence, as chosen by our readers. Find out who has bragging rights this year.

It’s a night without showiness or theatricality, just accomplished music-making.

The experienced conductor leads the LA Phil in an all-French program with vigor and ease.

The San Francisco native reflects on his inspirations, his writing process, and finding his own musical voice.