Los Angeles

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

Tamzin Elliott - March 2, 2020

The experimental sound artist and percussionist showed broad imagination and commitment in an evening of improvisation and musical fragments.

Jim Farber - March 2, 2020

The Industry’s site-specific odyssey opera presents a not-so-sweet view of American history.

Richard S. Ginell - March 2, 2020

Dudamel delves into the details with his superb readings of the American master.

Michael Zwiebach - February 25, 2020

In addition to its own season, LAMC will also be heard with the LA Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Richard S. Ginell - February 25, 2020

Gustavo goes for the gusto with Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2 in LA Phil’s welcome Ives Festival.

Peter Feher - February 25, 2020

Martín oversees an expanded orchestral series, three world premieres, and a bunch of violin soloists.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 25, 2020

An inevitable, last-minute staging decision distracts from an otherwise sublime production.

Jim Farber - February 24, 2020

Four Larks transforms Mary Shelley’s tale, awkwardly.

Michael Zwiebach - February 18, 2020

LA Master Chorale’s outreach project is teaching students to create new works in the classical form.

Jim Farber - February 18, 2020

The second weekend of the LA Phil’s exploration of Weimar culture was capped by two of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s memorable collaborations.