Los Angeles

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

Victoria Looseleaf - October 20, 2019

The Mexican composer talks about Yanga, her latest LA Phil commission.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 19, 2019

A full slate of upcoming concerts reveals a flourishing scene for the passionate art form.

Peter Feher - October 15, 2019

Contemporary music sits shoulder to shoulder with 20th-century avant-garde classics in the new season.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 15, 2019

LA Opera won’t try to replace Domingo, who resigned earlier this month over sexual harassment allegations.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 15, 2019

The “thinking person’s pianist” joins Nicholas McGegan and the LACO Oct. 26–27.

Jim Farber - October 14, 2019

LA Phil catches fire with a pan-American concert of old favorites and a world premiere.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 14, 2019

An all-star cast, including Renée Fleming, sings splendidly, but the show skirts many of the issues it raises.

Tamzin Elliott - October 12, 2019

The departing dean of the music school at CalArts is still excited about fresh ideas and new approaches to making music.

Peter Feher - October 8, 2019

The arts presenter is consolidating leadership while beefing up its already strong performance schedule.

Richard S. Ginell - October 8, 2019

The Venezuelan conductor brings out the best in his new orchestra in wildly different works by Gustav Mahler and Mason Bates.