Jim Farber

Conductor Speranza Scappuci and soloist Ray Chen bring glitz and glamor to their outing with the LA Phil in the famed venue.

Hollywood Bowl resounds with Verdi's gut-wrenching opera.

Chamber Music in Historic Sites sponsors intimate music in architecturally significant chambers.

A dedicated ensemble playing unique instruments presents rarely performed microtonal works by Harry Partch and Ben Johnston.

Patricia Kopatchinskaja strives to undo comfortable concertgoing rituals with exciting, dramatic gestures.

A poorly-coordinated performance of Terry Riley’s In C caps off the evening.

The Grammy Museum and the Skirball Cultural Center collaborate on a celebration of the composer/conductor’s legacy.

Two singers matched up well, dramatically and vocally at the Broad Stage.

The vibrant L.A. festival showcases challenging new works by composers working on the edge.

A curious pairing of the hip ensemble with singer Will Oldham has curious results.