SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Feature Music and the Mind: From Ancient Mantras to Real-Time Brain Mapping Jim Farber - July 23, 2024 Ever more detailed information on how the human brain reacts to music is fueling novel kinds of performances. Review Long Beach Opera’s Outrageously Entertaining Bye Bye Butterfly Jim Farber - July 23, 2024 The psychedelic homage to West Coast iconoclast Pauline Oliveros is absorbing but missing some key components of her legacy. Preview The Inside Story on La Jolla’s SummerFest Victoria Looseleaf - July 22, 2024 Music Director Inon Barnatan has planned a month of concerts that are scandalous, intriguing, and inspiring in equal measure. Music News Nominations Are Open for 2023–2024 Audience Choice Awards SFCV Staff - July 22, 2024 The 10th-annual SFCV readers’ poll is taking nominations this week and next. Music News LA Opera Announces New Roster of Young Artists Tom Jacobs - July 16, 2024 The 2024–2025 class of the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program is a diverse and talented group. Preview Like the Town, the Ventura Music Festival Is One of a Kind Victoria Looseleaf - July 16, 2024 Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta, cousin of the famous conductor, has been interweaving genres and acts here for two decades. Feature An Arts Festival in Cancún as Irresistible as the Destination Victoria Looseleaf - July 16, 2024 Tireless conductor Alondra de la Parra has dreamed up the Festival Paax GNP, and it’s splendid. Review LA Phil Partners Augustin Hadelich in Perfect Prokofiev Richard S. Ginell - July 15, 2024 With Elim Chan at the helm, the orchestra’s first classical concert of the summer is dazzling. Music News Another Rocking Lineup From the KCRW Festival Victoria Looseleaf - July 9, 2024 The annual series at the Hollywood Bowl features everything from indie bands to pop singer-songwriters to reggae musicians. Preview Ballet Folklórico de México Does Traditional Dance in Depth Victoria Looseleaf - July 9, 2024 The company’s appearance at the Hollywood Bowl next week will be entertainment with a serious purpose. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page