Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - January 28, 2019

It’s one helluva musical journey at the Getty Villa.

Jim Farber - January 27, 2019

A world premiere, a role debut for Plácido Domingo, and a little bit of Hollywood.

Jim Farber - January 25, 2019

Russian violinist Philippe Quint revives the music of Charlie Chaplin.

Ben Kutner - January 22, 2019

Four modern works showcase the outer ranges of string technique.

Jim Farber - January 21, 2019

The massive symphony, with soloist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, was set off by Kaija Saariaho’s precise Trans.

Ben Kutner - January 18, 2019

Vicki Ray and Carole Kim manipulate time in Los Angeles.

Tamzin Elliott - January 17, 2019

At Monday Evening Concerts, music by Julius Eastman and Sarah Hennies makes an interesting pairing.

Richard S. Ginell - January 17, 2019

Despite the title, “The Edge of Jazz” plays more to the concert hall than to the swinging bandstand.

Jim Farber - January 15, 2019

Violinist Nadia Sirota hosts the first Living Music LIVE! program, a live podcast on stage in Los Angeles.

Jim Farber - January 15, 2019

The composer’s third David Bowie homage falls flat.