Los Angeles

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

Ben Kutner - May 6, 2019

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts a Louis Andriessen premiere and two classics at Walt Disney Hall.

Richard S. Ginell - April 29, 2019

The conductor charms listeners and demonstrates his skill in a concert pairing a Bryce Dessner song cycle with Mozart’s Requiem.

Jim Farber - April 29, 2019

Contemporary agitprop meets Philip Glass’s Kafkaesque opera.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 27, 2019

From Philip Glass to Caroline Shaw, Muhly calls on a host of longtime collaborators for his upcoming show at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.

Jim Farber - April 22, 2019

Esa-Pekka Salonen and Peter Sellars explore the lost world of Persèphone.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 16, 2019

The groundbreaking director and librettist talks about his reimagined Perséphone, his fascination with Stravinsky, and the role of the artist today.

Janos Gereben - April 16, 2019

SFCV covered the premiere of the Prize-winning opera back in November.

Richard S. Ginell - April 16, 2019

Salonen’s “Faith” concert with the LA Phil celebrates the vitality of the composer’s final years.

Jim Farber - April 15, 2019

With a new production of El Gato Montés, Los Angeles Opera and Plácido Domingo’s campaign to promote Spanish opera picks up speed.

Jim Farber - April 9, 2019

The violinist’s exuberant performance overshadowed the rest of the concert.