SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Kamasi Washington Plays His Becoming Score in an Empty Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - November 3, 2020 The saxophonist/composer’s jazzy soundscape for the Michelle Obama documentary gets a full-blooded rendition that benefits from the orchestral treatment. Music News Beth Morrison Projects Establishes Another West Coast Beachhead Peter Feher - October 27, 2020 Music Academy of the West students will benefit from close connection to the famous producing organization next summer. L.A.’s Sonic Open Orchestra Raises the Titanic Richard S. Ginell - October 26, 2020 Gavin Bryars’s haunting tone poem about the last moments of the doomed ship gets a fresh interpretation by this up-and-coming ensemble. Preview VOX Femina Los Angeles Gets the Word Out With Suffrage Cantata Victoria Looseleaf - October 23, 2020 Transcending the challenges, the award-winning chorus premieres a film with a powerful message and new music by Andrea Ramsey. Music News If You Play It, They Will Come! Jim Farber - October 20, 2020 The first night of Mainly Mozart’s five-concert orchestra festival attracts a drive-in audience of over 1000. Music News LA Phil Cancels Concerts Through June 2021 Peter Feher - October 20, 2020 We knew it was coming; it’s still hard to take. Review Gothic Kinship: Ash Fure’s Something to Hunt Tamzin Elliott - October 19, 2020 Fure’s new album strikes fear in the listener but makes a profoundly human point. Review LA Phil’s Timely Resurrection of Its “Power to the People!” Festival Richard S. Ginell - October 19, 2020 In a time of bold political statements, the latest episodes of SOUND/STAGE fit the moment, as well as providing musical relief. Feature Derrick Spiva Jr. Builds a Bridge to Everywhere Victoria Looseleaf - October 19, 2020 LA Chamber Orchestra’s artistic advisor is making connections with his adventurous new-music ensemble. Music News Gloria Cheng Plays New Music for Pittance Peter Feher - October 19, 2020 The engaging and experienced pianist leads a three-part program for Pittance Chamber Music. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 … Next › Next page Last » Last page