Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - August 10, 2018

The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion comes alive with flappers, bullfighters, witches, and pioneers for social justice this year.

Jim Farber - August 10, 2018

Star Wars and the LA Phil make John Williams’s score soar.

Jim Farber - July 20, 2018

Conductor Speranza Scappuci and soloist Ray Chen bring glitz and glamor to their outing with the LA Phil in the famed venue.

Jim Farber - July 17, 2018

Hollywood Bowl resounds with Verdi's gut-wrenching opera.

Richard S. Ginell - July 2, 2018

Fun, silliness, and some great music abound in the West-Coast premiere of this buffa rarity.

Jim Farber - June 18, 2018

Chamber Music in Historic Sites sponsors intimate music in architecturally significant chambers.

Jim Farber - June 18, 2018

A dedicated ensemble playing unique instruments presents rarely performed microtonal works by Harry Partch and Ben Johnston.

Jim Farber - June 12, 2018

Patricia Kopatchinskaja strives to undo comfortable concertgoing rituals with exciting, dramatic gestures.

Richard S. Ginell - June 5, 2018

The virtuoso violinist brings her relentless curiosity and unbridled passion for new music to the pioneering festival.

Richard S. Ginell - May 29, 2018

L.A. Opera's ambitious, 28-year-old artist-in-residence brings his first work to the Off Grand series.