Los Angeles

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

Victoria Looseleaf - September 3, 2019

The Colburn’s ensemble-in-residence ties the Marmen Quartet for the prestigious award.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 31, 2019

At home conducting everything from Orff to the latest video game, the in-demand conductor and educator is a champion for minority and women composers.

Richard S. Ginell - August 30, 2019

The jazzy Christian McBride Big Band finds common ground with progressive hip-hop from The Roots.

Richard S. Ginell - August 30, 2019

The American composer is getting used to august company.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 27, 2019

Here’s what a concertmaster does, besides playing solos.

Jim Farber - August 25, 2019

Laura Karpman literally throws in the kitchen sink on a commissioned premiere for the orchestra.

Jim Farber - August 20, 2019

This Japan-England-America mashup will be very welcome to opera fans.

Richard S. Ginell - August 17, 2019

It was a Brazilian love affair for a night filled with tributes and reunions of old pros.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 15, 2019

The Pulitzer-winning composer and violinist talks about her meteoric rise, her creative process, and an upcoming premiere with the LA Phil.

Tamzin Elliott - August 12, 2019

The L.A.-based Sonic Open Orchestra presents a concert of pleasing contradictions.