Los Angeles

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

Richard S. Ginell - January 17, 2019

Despite the title, “The Edge of Jazz” plays more to the concert hall than to the swinging bandstand.

Jim Farber - January 15, 2019

Violinist Nadia Sirota hosts the first Living Music LIVE! program, a live podcast on stage in Los Angeles.

Jim Farber - January 15, 2019

The composer’s third David Bowie homage falls flat.

Jim Farber - December 18, 2018

The long running L.A. chamber series plays Music for 18 Musicians for the first time.

Jim Farber - December 16, 2018

Physically frail but alert as ever, the 82-year-old conducted a dashing all-Brahms concert.

Jim Farber - December 4, 2018

A new opera by Ellen Reid and Roxie Perkins explores the lasting effects of sexual trauma.

Richard S. Ginell - December 3, 2018

His masterful setting of a Carl Sandburg poem highlights the first concert of MTT’s two-week residency in Los Angeles.

Jim Farber - November 29, 2018

Pianist Gloria Cheng celebrates the late composer at Piano Spheres.

Jim Farber - November 20, 2018

Young performers share the limelight with the eclectic ensemble’s regulars.

Richard S. Ginell - November 20, 2018

Grant Gershon leads a program pairing Bach with an Indian-inspired West Coast premiere from Reena Esmail.