Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - September 28, 2019

Move over Hollywood, there’s a new 800-pound gorilla on the block.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 27, 2019

The globetrotting pianist opens the orchestra’s Disney Hall season with Gershwin.

Richard S. Ginell - September 23, 2019

The line between pop and classical continues to blur, in a three-concert series presented by Christopher Rountree and Anna Bulbrook.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 22, 2019

The innovative company has an upcoming residency at the Wallis that highlights the rise of the L.A. dance scene.

Jim Farber - September 16, 2019

Strong performances bolster Barrie Kosky’s edgy production of the Puccini favorite.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 13, 2019

The top-tier flutist talks about taking up the baton and the mutual trust he enjoys with the musicians at his new gig.

Tamzin Elliott - September 13, 2019

The new-music group debuts the 14-movement URSA: an interstellar cantata at Monk Space.

Tamzin Elliott - September 10, 2019

Two new-music duos, Aperture Duo and Autoduplicity, engage in wanton acts of performance.

Jim Farber - September 9, 2019

The new production opens LA Opera’s season on Sept. 14.

Ben Kutner - September 6, 2019

Conductor Ludovic Morlot helped make it all sound spontaneous.