Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - July 23, 2024

The psychedelic homage to West Coast iconoclast Pauline Oliveros is absorbing but missing some key components of her legacy.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 22, 2024

Music Director Inon Barnatan has planned a month of concerts that are scandalous, intriguing, and inspiring in equal measure.

Tom Jacobs - July 16, 2024

The 2024–2025 class of the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program is a diverse and talented group.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 16, 2024

Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta, cousin of the famous conductor, has been interweaving genres and acts here for two decades.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 16, 2024

Tireless conductor Alondra de la Parra has dreamed up the Festival Paax GNP, and it’s splendid.

Richard S. Ginell - July 15, 2024

With Elim Chan at the helm, the orchestra’s first classical concert of the summer is dazzling.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 9, 2024

The annual series at the Hollywood Bowl features everything from indie bands to pop singer-songwriters to reggae musicians.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 9, 2024

The company’s appearance at the Hollywood Bowl next week will be entertainment with a serious purpose.

Jim Farber - July 2, 2024

Though small-scale, the NHSQ’s summer festivals fill a large hole in Los Angeles’ cultural life.

Richard S. Ginell - July 1, 2024

This version of the opera, captured in concerts with the LA Phil last year, improves on any live performance.