Los Angeles

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

Richard S. Ginell - February 18, 2019

Thomas Wilkins conducts revelatory performances of works by Duke Ellington, William Grant Still, and George Gershwin.

Tamzin Elliott - February 12, 2019

The pianist pushes the boundaries of performance norms in a concert dedicated to his own death.

Jim Farber - February 7, 2019

He just plays one in David Lang’s opera.

Jim Farber - January 28, 2019

It’s one helluva musical journey at the Getty Villa.

Jim Farber - January 27, 2019

A world premiere, a role debut for Plácido Domingo, and a little bit of Hollywood.

Jim Farber - January 25, 2019

Russian violinist Philippe Quint revives the music of Charlie Chaplin.

Ben Kutner - January 22, 2019

Four modern works showcase the outer ranges of string technique.

Jim Farber - January 21, 2019

The massive symphony, with soloist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, was set off by Kaija Saariaho’s precise Trans.

Ben Kutner - January 18, 2019

Vicki Ray and Carole Kim manipulate time in Los Angeles.

Tamzin Elliott - January 17, 2019

At Monday Evening Concerts, music by Julius Eastman and Sarah Hennies makes an interesting pairing.