Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - September 30, 2024

A concert revival of the 1995 musical demonstrates the work’s assets and flaws in equal measure.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 24, 2024

Tines’s ongoing consideration of the legendary performer’s legacy continues in a recital for Monday Evening Concerts.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 24, 2024

Star singers — including soprano Karah Son and tenor Jonathan Tetelman — make strong impressions despite a busy production.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 24, 2024

A concert version of the singer-songwriter’s 1995 concept album is expected to open the venue’s season in daring fashion.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 17, 2024

The new-music series celebrates its 30th season with commissions and tributes to Charles Ives, Arnold Schoenberg, Pierre Boulez, and Sarah Gibson.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 16, 2024

The star singer is at LA Opera and SF Opera this fall, tackling the types of roles he does best.

Tamzin Elliott - September 10, 2024

Caroline Shaw’s work of the same name is the centerpiece of a program about inspiring action beyond the concert hall.

Tom Jacobs - September 9, 2024

World-class artists associated with the school, from Esa-Pekka Salonen to the Calidore String Quartet, are set to take the stage as well.

Richard S. Ginell - September 9, 2024

The LA Phil makes a splendid production out of Saint-Saëns, nicely setting up the concert’s second half of opera excerpts from Carmen.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 4, 2024

At The Ford in L.A., Dorrance Dance shows off its “sophisticated hybrid of dance and music.”