Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - May 21, 2024

Anchored by James Conlon’s masterful conducting and a world-class cast, this production has everything.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 21, 2024

Achinta S. McDaniel’s dance piece about the effects of the pandemic lockdown finds ghostly parallels in the museum’s Victorian architecture.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 20, 2024

Trio Azura takes home the grand prize, as well as honors in just about every other category.

SFCV Editors, Janos Gereben - May 17, 2024

Your cheat sheet to great music festivals across California and the West.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 17, 2024

Faliks talks about her memoir, Weight in the Fingertips, and her latest album, Manuscripts Don’t Burn — the subjects of her current tour.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 13, 2024

You’ll be able to catch everything from full productions to pieces in progress during the Opera America conference next month.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 13, 2024

More audiences than ever will experience Beethoven’s opera when the orchestra and Deaf West Theatre take their groundbreaking production on tour.

Andrew Gilbert - May 13, 2024

Santa Cruz violinist Kaethe Hostetter tours the state this month with Qwanqwa, an all-star group featuring players from Addis Ababa.

Richard S. Ginell - May 7, 2024

Beloved Portuguese pianist Maria João Pires also makes a rare Los Angeles appearance.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 7, 2024

The new executive, who comes to Los Angeles from the Dallas Symphony, ticks all the boxes.