Los Angeles

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

Peter Feher - April 19, 2022

The conductor’s criticism of the Maduro government in 2017 shifted the direction of the film in productive ways.

Michael Zwiebach - April 19, 2022

Broadway dominates, but some of the world’s great classical quartets and jazz headliners are also visiting Costa Mesa next season.

Jeff Kaliss - April 18, 2022

The soundscape of the desert is part of composer Kennedy Verrett’s SoundCheckEarth, which premieres outdoors at the park, on Earth Day.

Catherine Womack - April 17, 2022

Baritone Nathan Gunn is the star of this new one-man work presented by LA Opera.

Josef Woodard - April 17, 2022

The violinist and bass-baritone give the world premiere of a genre-defying music-theater piece.

Peter Feher - April 12, 2022

The new season will feature three works from LACO’s composer-in-residence program, as well as a piano concerto for Jeffery Kahane.

Lou Fancher - April 11, 2022

The LA Phil and Deaf West Theatre reimagine Beethoven’s only opera as a feast for the eyes as well as the ears.

Tom Jacobs - April 6, 2022

Staff members who went public with their resignations last month don’t agree with the report’s findings.

Peter Feher - April 5, 2022

There’s not going to be a lack of star power with the programs next season.

Paul Kotapish - March 29, 2022

The intrepid mandolinist has assembled a stellar cast of musical explorers unfettered by conventional boundaries.