SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Yunchan Lim Packs the Bowl, and Dudamel Revisits a Tchaikovsky Favorite Richard S. Ginell - September 4, 2024 The young pianist is already a great performer, as he shows in Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto. Review The Rite of Spring Lives Up to Its Reputation at the Hollywood Bowl Jim Farber - August 25, 2024 Igor Stravinsky’s venerable modernist masterpiece still has the power to shock, if only you add in helicopters. Artist Spotlight Step Into the Musical Garden of Natalia Lafourcade Victoria Looseleaf - August 24, 2024 The celebrated Mexican singer-songwriter chats with SFCV ahead of her concerts with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil. Review Young Musicians of Kontrapunktus Strut Their Stuff Jim Farber - August 22, 2024 Super soloist Aubree Oliverson is joined by her fellow post-conservatory grads in works by J.S. Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann. Feature Audience Choice Awards 2023–2024: Los Angeles Winners SFCV Editors - August 20, 2024 The full roster of excellence, as chosen by our readers. Find out who has bragging rights this year. Review Joshua Bell Unleashes The Elements at the Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - August 19, 2024 The LA Phil is the latest orchestra to air the concerto, which was commissioned from five different composers. Music News Salonen-Led Conducting Program Receives Record-Setting Gift Victoria Looseleaf - August 19, 2024 The Negaunee Foundation has given $16.6 million to endow the program at Los Angeles’ Colburn School. Review Herbie Hancock Brings the Funk in Head Hunters Reunion at the Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - August 19, 2024 One of the most famous jazz albums of all time, played by the OG in front of a happy crowd. Review The LA Phil Gets Heavy at the Hollywood Bowl Jim Farber - August 13, 2024 Big works by Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergei Prokofiev are conducted with fire and genius by Ryan Bancroft. Artist Spotlight Conductor David Robertson Discusses the Job He Does Best Tom Jacobs - August 13, 2024 Known for his amiable, collaborative manner on the podium, Robertson is a favorite colleague of composers and orchestral players worldwide. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page