Los Angeles

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

Victoria Looseleaf - March 12, 2020

The adventurous outgoing artistic director of Long Beach Opera discusses his new production of Peter Maxwell Davies’s opera, and looks back over his 23 seasons with the company.

Peter Feher - March 12, 2020

Organizations and venues throughout L.A. are following guidelines from Gov. Gavin Newsom and canceling or postponing events.

Michael Zwiebach - March 10, 2020

The opera company summarizes the results of the law firm hired to look into the sexual harassment allegations against Plácido Domingo.

Peter Feher - March 9, 2020

The storied new-music festival announces its next two music directors: John Adams and American Modern Opera Company.

Richard S. Ginell - March 9, 2020

Jazz takes center stage with the LA Phil and the octogenarian keyboard wizard.

Peter Feher - March 3, 2020

The multidisciplinary theater and arts space is the latest L.A. organization to name a new top executive.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 3, 2020

In an ambitious programming move, the orchestra hosts all kinds of guest artists in a festival devoted to themes of social justice.

Tamzin Elliott - March 2, 2020

The experimental sound artist and percussionist showed broad imagination and commitment in an evening of improvisation and musical fragments.

Jim Farber - March 2, 2020

The Industry’s site-specific odyssey opera presents a not-so-sweet view of American history.

Richard S. Ginell - March 2, 2020

Dudamel delves into the details with his superb readings of the American master.