Los Angeles

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

Tamzin Elliott - February 9, 2020

A full evening of improvised music makes for challenging and rewarding listening.

Jim Farber - February 8, 2020

Several Icelandic composers and Kaija Saariaho filled out an exciting, if gloomy new-music concert.

Peter Feher - February 4, 2020

Eímear Noone will conduct excerpts from the Best Score nominees at Sunday’s ceremony.

Jim Farber - February 3, 2020

Matthew Aucoin more than fulfills his promise as LAO’s first composer-in-residence.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 3, 2020

Are there parallels today with Germany and its vibrant cultural scene during the period between WWI and the rise of Nazism?

Michael Zwiebach - January 28, 2020

All-new productions and its signature Off-Grand series continue to mark LA Opera’s ambitions.

Peter Feher - January 28, 2020

The anonymous donation underwrites a partnership with the USC Thornton School of Music.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 28, 2020

A few not-so-famous names were sprinkled in among the established favorites.

Jim Farber - January 25, 2020

The rock icon’s dockside musical begins its national tour in Los Angeles.

Richard S. Ginell - January 23, 2020

This combo highlights the improvisational chops of the chameleonic Anderson.