Los Angeles

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

Harlow Robinson - November 19, 2024

Abduraimov returns to staple repertoire by Sergei Prokofiev and Modest Mussorgsky in a recital tour of the West Coast.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 19, 2024

Shelley is only the third leader on the podium in the orchestra’s five-decade history, succeeding the long-serving Carl St. Clair.

Richard S. Ginell - November 12, 2024

The orchestra, joined by tenor Andrew Staples, gives its first performances of this rather underrated 1958 song cycle.

Michael Zwiebach - November 12, 2024

Connecting Aaron Copland’s Billy the Kid with the music of Black cowboys started Downes on a journey that she’ll share in this concert.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 12, 2024

The choreographer’s company will be responding to both space and sound in an “exploratory opera” by experimental musician Julia Edith Rigby.

Tom Jacobs - November 12, 2024

The ambitious daylong event now has a theme and a centerpiece film by visual artist Doug Aitken — Lightscape.

Janos Gereben - November 11, 2024

Both orchestras are nominated for signature projects led by their outgoing music directors.

Jim Farber - November 5, 2024

This revival of Charles Gounod’s audience favorite is eye-catching as ever, and soprano Amina Edris is a standout Juliet.

Jim Farber - November 5, 2024

In the days before Halloween, the LA Phil and LA Opera each produced concerts showcasing classic Mexican films.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 4, 2024

Students in the ensemble’s new after-school program are set to give their first public performance in December.