Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - November 20, 2018

Los Angeles Opera offers an alternative fairy tale for the holidays.

Richard S. Ginell - November 19, 2018

Fives hours of performances — from Berio to Yoko Ono — make for a fun, irresistible evening.

Jim Farber - November 17, 2018

The composer’s new opera was four years in the making, but it’s right up to date.

Jim Farber - November 17, 2018

Susanna Mälkki showcases avant-garde works from five European composers.

Richard S. Ginell - November 12, 2018

The famous avant-garde jazz album sets the stage for new compositions.

Jim Farber - November 12, 2018

150 performers stranded in a becalmed production.

Jim Farber - November 9, 2018

John Cage’s aleatoric collision course of all of opera history plays on the soundstage of A Night at the Opera.

Jim Farber - November 5, 2018

A world premiere at the LA Phil and a significant revival at Long Beach Opera offer an intriguing overview of the composer’s ideas.

Richard S. Ginell - October 29, 2018

LACO shows its strengths throughout the challenging, unusual program from Seattle Symphony’s upcoming music director.

Jim Farber - October 23, 2018

Philip Glass’s portrait of Gandhi’s early career is vital and suggestive in the celebrated production by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch.