Los Angeles

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

Richard S. Ginell - January 6, 2020

LA Phil audiences have heard a lot of the piece recently, but Mehta proves himself the master.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 5, 2020

The Culture Clash cofounder talks about the premiere of King Arthur with Long Beach Opera.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 30, 2019

The mezzo-soprano, acclaimed for her Wagnerian roles, joins the LA Phil for Mahler’s Second Symphony in January.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 29, 2019

A world premiere opera, site-specific dance, and music on the Metro are just part of what’s in store for the three-month festival.

Jim Farber - December 23, 2019

A concert staging of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Der Ring des Polykrates is a success for the young company.

Tamzin Elliott - December 19, 2019

Augmented with prerecorded sounds, the Koan Quartet grows a complex sonic ecosystem in Chen’s Other Forests.

Richard S. Ginell - December 17, 2019

The LA Master Chorale sings a serious holiday program.

Jim Farber - December 17, 2019

Organist James Walker and treble vocalist Felicity Robles shine in a delicate David Lang commission.

Jim Farber - December 16, 2019

Pianist Daniil Trifonov gives an electric performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1.

Ben Kutner - December 16, 2019

Soloist Richard Valitutto gives a heroic performance of Sarah Hennies’s SOVT for prepared piano.