Los Angeles

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

Richard S. Ginell - October 10, 2023

Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes on Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto, while Dudamel leads a Villa-Lobos ballet and Stravinsky’s Firebird.

Josef Woodard - October 10, 2023

The maverick saxophonist and composer busts open the recital format and makes it exciting with his multidirectional improvisations.

Jim Farber - October 10, 2023

The post-pandemic world has been hard on these underfunded organizations. How will they hang on?

Victoria Looseleaf - October 9, 2023

The company’s foundation for supporting North Indian classical arts recently reached a major endowment milestone.

Jim Farber - October 3, 2023

The company’s shows are always a bit of a trek but so worth it.

Tom Jacobs - October 2, 2023

Take a conducting lesson at Colburn or print a portrait a la Andy Warhol at The Broad during this year’s Grand Avenue Arts event.

Jim Farber - September 26, 2023

James Conlon’s strong, insightful direction of the singers and orchestra meets a less imaginative production.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 26, 2023

America’s oldest dance company launches its centennial celebrations with a retrospective show at The Soraya.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 26, 2023

The innovative company’s latest is the sci-fi Star Choir, about colonization and what it means to be human.

Richard S. Ginell - September 25, 2023

These recordings led by Gustavo Dudamel in February of this year capture some of the pianist’s most thrilling work to date.