SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Banned Books, Defiantly Celebrated in Music Jim Farber - March 25, 2025 VOX Femina Los Angeles performs a concert of choral works inspired by literature that has, in various times and places, faced censorship. Artist Spotlight Christopher Wheeldon Loves Telling a Good Story Victoria Looseleaf - March 25, 2025 Famous for his award-winning Broadway shows, the leading choreographer has also helped make the story ballet cool again. Feature Recovering the Legacy of Julius Eastman, American Experimentalist Tom Jacobs - March 25, 2025 Los Angeles new-music group Wild Up has taken an active role in the Eastman revival, which has proved anything but straightforward. Preview A Musician Makes Peace With His Stutter Victoria Looseleaf - March 24, 2025 Composer and percussionist Tyler Eschendal has created a deeply personal show that carries a message of empathy and understanding. Review Pianist Gloria Cheng Jazzes It Up Richard S. Ginell - March 21, 2025 For her new album, Root Progressions, Cheng commissioned six composers to write music that goes beyond genres and idioms. Preview Tigran Hamasyan Brings an Old Armenian Folk Tale to Life Lily O'Brien - March 18, 2025 The Bird of a Thousand Voices is touring the West Coast in a concert version, but a larger staged production waits in the wings. Review LA Opera’s Così fan tutte Makes Beautiful Music Jim Farber - March 18, 2025 The production is silly fun, but the cast’s singing and James Conlon’s music direction are serious standouts. Review The Music of Mieczysław Weinberg, Revisited and Reclaimed Harlow Robinson - March 18, 2025 The Polish-Soviet composer has more of his work revived in a Recovered Voices concert at the Colburn School. Music News Looking Back on 60 Years of Los Angeles Master Chorale Victoria Looseleaf - March 17, 2025 The ensemble’s anniversary gala will showcase Doug Aitken’s Lightscape and the recently founded Youth Chorus LA. Review LA Phil Closes Out Its Mahler Festival With a Crackling Fifth Symphony Richard S. Ginell - March 11, 2025 Gustavo Dudamel’s interpretation may be more controlled now, but it still has youthful dash and vigor. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page