SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Zubin Mehta Reprises His Magnificent Take on Mahler’s Second Richard S. Ginell - January 6, 2020 LA Phil audiences have heard a lot of the piece recently, but Mehta proves himself the master. Artist Spotlight Ric Salinas Taps an Ancient Legend for an Operatic Clash of Cultures Victoria Looseleaf - January 5, 2020 The Culture Clash cofounder talks about the premiere of King Arthur with Long Beach Opera. Artist Spotlight Mihoko Fujimura: The Totally Dedicated Artist Victoria Looseleaf - December 30, 2019 The mezzo-soprano, acclaimed for her Wagnerian roles, joins the LA Phil for Mahler’s Second Symphony in January. Feature LA Opera’s “Eurydice Found” Festival Celebrates Neglected Half of the Greek Myth 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. Review Numi Opera Goes Small With a Delightful Korngold Opera Jim Farber - December 23, 2019 A concert staging of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Der Ring des Polykrates is a success for the young company. Review Carolyn Chen Makes Reality Remarkable Tamzin Elliott - December 19, 2019 Augmented with prerecorded sounds, the Koan Quartet grows a complex sonic ecosystem in Chen’s Other Forests. Review O Magnum Mysterium As Heard Four Ways Richard S. Ginell - December 17, 2019 The LA Master Chorale sings a serious holiday program. Review An “Organic” Christmas From Jacaranda Jim Farber - December 17, 2019 Organist James Walker and treble vocalist Felicity Robles shine in a delicate David Lang commission. Review Native Son MTT Returns to LA Phil Leading Copland’s Third Symphony Jim Farber - December 16, 2019 Pianist Daniil Trifonov gives an electric performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Review Piano With Many Voices From Wild Up Ben Kutner - December 16, 2019 Soloist Richard Valitutto gives a heroic performance of Sarah Hennies’s SOVT for prepared piano. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 … Next › Next page Last » Last page