Los Angeles

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

Peter Feher - January 19, 2021

The Jerusalem Quartet and orchestra members play a program on Jan. 31.

Andrew Gilbert - January 12, 2021

The pandemic has taken a cruel toll on jazz artists and venues around the globe.

Peter Feher - January 12, 2021

As the coronavirus surge reaches yet another peak, the entertainment industry and music organizations extend a production hiatus.

Peter Feher - January 12, 2021

The new-music group is finding even more innovative and interesting responses to the moment.

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.