SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Salonen Serves Up New Bjarnason and Brilliant Bartók and Sibelius Richard S. Ginell - February 22, 2022 The LA Phil premieres another exceptional concerto, Daníel Bjarnason’s FEAST, under the conductor laureate’s baton. Artist Spotlight Playing in Time With Jonah Kim Lou Fancher - February 21, 2022 The gifted cellist talks about his approach to the instrument and his latest album. Artist Spotlight Opera Activist Derrell Acon Always Returns to the Heartbeat Victoria Looseleaf - February 21, 2022 The bass-baritone reprises his role in a radical retelling of Fidelio, but he’s expanding his part offstage, too. Music News At 100, the Hollywood Bowl Looks Back — and Forward Tom Jacobs - February 15, 2022 From Die Walküre to Kinky Boots, Deborah Harry to Itzhak Perlman, the summer centennial celebration has something for everyone. Preview A Collaborative Iphigenia Hits The Broad Stage Feb. 18–19 Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2022 A host of creative talents join forces for a radically reimagined opera based on the ancient Greek myth. Preview East West Players’ Timely, Provocative Assassins Jim Farber - February 8, 2022 The Asian American theater company remounts its production of the Sondheim musical this month. Music News Youth Orchestra Los Angeles to Perform at Super Bowl LVI Jim Farber - February 7, 2022 Thomas Wilkins will conduct young musicians from the LA Phil’s youth orchestra program in a pregame performance. Preview From Omar to Otello: LA Opera’s Ambitious 2022–2023 Season Tom Jacobs - February 6, 2022 Lots of firsts for the company as Lina González-Granados takes up the baton, the banjo makes an appearance, and an opera for babies debuts. Music News Jazz Stars Light Up The Soraya in February Peter Feher - February 1, 2022 An impressive range of talent is expected to make the inaugural jazz festival at the performing arts center at Cal State Northridge a major draw. Review The LA Phil Strikes a Swinging Blow for Symphonic Ellington Richard S. Ginell - January 25, 2022 The orchestra plays a swath of the great composer’s long-form pieces in arrangements. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 … Next › Next page Last » Last page