SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Preview From Omar to Otello: LA Opera’s Ambitious 2022–2023 Season Tom Jacobs - February 6, 2022 Lots of firsts for the company as Lina González-Granados takes up the baton, the banjo makes an appearance, and an opera for babies debuts. Music News Jazz Stars Light Up The Soraya in February Peter Feher - February 1, 2022 An impressive range of talent is expected to make the inaugural jazz festival at the performing arts center at Cal State Northridge a major draw. Review The LA Phil Strikes a Swinging Blow for Symphonic Ellington Richard S. Ginell - January 25, 2022 The orchestra plays a swath of the great composer’s long-form pieces in arrangements. Review On Site Opera Sends Up the Online Medium Steven Winn - January 24, 2022 The New York company is staging performances of Lesson Plan on (where else?) Zoom. Review Recovering and Refreshed, MTT Returns to His Hometown Orchestra in L.A. Richard S. Ginell - January 18, 2022 The conductor delivers ebullient performances over the course of two weekends with the LA Phil. Review Robert Glasper Reimagines Duke Ellington From the Jazz Side Richard S. Ginell - January 18, 2022 Glasper’s imagination takes off in the wildly eclectic second set, replete with the String Candy Orchestra, a DJ, and electronic voice-overs. Review Sun in January: Nathalie Joachim and Pamela Z Bring Warmth Into 2022 Tamzin Elliott - January 15, 2022 Bright new works from both the curators and their colleagues enliven this concert with the LA Phil New Music Group. Artist Spotlight Rapid Testing: Thomas Wilkins Navigates the LA Phil Down Duke Ellington’s River Tom Jacobs - January 15, 2022 The revered Hollywood Bowl conductor talks about bringing the jazz legend’s symphonic works into the canon, and reveals the challenges of “COVID conducting.” Feature Small Arts Organizations Have Unique Challenges During Pandemic Jim Farber - January 13, 2022 How the adventurous and determined are navigating the financial burdens of COVID. Music News NEA Grant Recipients Include Major Players in S.F. and L.A. Peter Feher - January 11, 2022 The new grants provide extra support to tentpole projects by a variety of arts organizations. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 … Next › Next page Last » Last page