Los Angeles

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

Michael Zwiebach - January 5, 2021

Beth Morrison Projects, HERE Arts Center, and LA Opera bring Modulation, a meditation on 2020 from 13 different composers, to fruition.

Peter Feher - December 22, 2020

If grand opera won’t fly in the pandemic, these smaller productions will.

Lily O'Brien - December 21, 2020

The celebrated pianist talks about growing up in a family full of music, and life going forward.

Lisa Houston - December 21, 2020

Hot off her success in Porgy and Bess and a nonstop run of gigs, the feted singer reflects on an artist’s life in the mandated slow lane.

Michael Zwiebach - December 15, 2020

And since it wouldn’t be the holidays without brass, the Southern California Brass Consortium will bring the three-hour show to a close.

Peter Feher - December 15, 2020

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year.

Lou Fancher - December 14, 2020

We chat with the tireless vocalist about her television special, life during lockdown, and her illustrious career.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 14, 2020

The early music orchestra will handle Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, and Élizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre in music from early in their careers.

Jim Farber - December 9, 2020

The San Francisco Symphony and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra unveil the next generation of online programming.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 8, 2020

A massive undertaking for the university choir, Richard Danielpour’s score sings of compassion and forgiveness.