Los Angeles

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

Victoria Looseleaf - May 25, 2019

The tireless conductor explains his enduring love for Verdi, how he plans an L.A. Opera season with Domingo, and why Mozart is a healing force.

Jim Farber - May 21, 2019

The world premiere suffers from an overabundance of themes, creative voices, and rain.

Nicholas Jones - May 20, 2019

Peter Sellars’s masterful, minimalist direction provides the perfect setting for LAMC’s powerful performance.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 18, 2019

The composer talks about the upcoming Fluxus Festival and “Noon to Midnight” music marathons.

Ben Kutner - May 14, 2019

The composer’s Eleven Bagatelles for the Piano, performed by pianist Inna Faliks, has brilliant parts but no through line.

Ben Kutner - May 13, 2019

Even Natalie Portman gets in on the act in the composer’s “Archives, Friends, Patterns” show.

Richard S. Ginell - May 13, 2019

The premiere of Inferno is just part of the evening-length ballet envisioned by the prolific composer.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 9, 2019

The piano phenom and budding composer chats about his approach to Beethoven, his upcoming gig with the LA Phil, and the state of classical music.

Tamzin Elliott - May 7, 2019

The Chicago composer’s works for string quartet and trio cap wasteLAnd’s sixth season.

Jim Farber - May 6, 2019

Plácido Domingo spearheads L.A. Opera’s brilliant production of the zarzuela classic.