Los Angeles

SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area.

Tom Jacobs - June 11, 2022

At 63, the soprano has many irons in the fire, including un-retiring from the Metropolitan Opera to sing in a premiere.

Catherine Womack - June 7, 2022

The L.A. chamber group puts its fun, engaging spin on Mozart’s opera, crafting a performance that’s satire with a message.

Tom Jacobs - June 6, 2022

The three students played together for only a year before taking gold at the national chamber music competition.

Josef Woodard - June 6, 2022

The all-American program includes William Grant Still’s First Symphony and Peter Lieberson’s stirring Neruda Songs.

Peter Feher - June 1, 2022

Giddens will bring musicians she has long worked with, plus more details to be announced.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 31, 2022

The dancer/choreographer talks about the American Modern Opera Company and their collective curation of this year’s Ojai Music Festival.

Richard S. Ginell - May 24, 2022

Giustino transcends time and place in James Darrah’s new production for Long Beach Opera.

Richard S. Ginell - May 24, 2022

A lively concert of 20th-century Italian chamber music focuses on works by Ferruccio Busoni and Luciano Berio.

Peter Feher - May 17, 2022

Reimagined classics, local ensembles, and visiting orchestras make up the presenter’s classical music series.

CJ Ru - May 17, 2022

Ellen Reid’s Floodplain gets its long-awaited world premiere in a lush concert that also includes favorites from Brahms and Beethoven.