Los Angeles

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

Peter Feher - November 23, 2020

The Missy Mazzoli opera is next up from the company’s promising On Now platform.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 17, 2020

The only surviving opera by Joseph Bologne has staying power in LA Opera’s production.

Peter Feher - November 17, 2020

LA Master Chorale premieres a new arrangement, and The Wallis shows the composer’s Piano Trio.

Peter Feher - November 10, 2020

The adventurous company makes their fall gala all about new work from young composers.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 10, 2020

The only surviving opera by an accomplished contemporary of Mozart and Haydn takes the virtual stage in LAO’s collaboration with the Colburn School.

Peter Feher - November 4, 2020

The L.A. conservatory is taking steps to expand Black and Latino representation in the music-school setting.

Richard S. Ginell - November 3, 2020

The saxophonist/composer’s jazzy soundscape for the Michelle Obama documentary gets a full-blooded rendition that benefits from the orchestral treatment.

Peter Feher - October 27, 2020

Music Academy of the West students will benefit from close connection to the famous producing organization next summer.

Richard S. Ginell - October 26, 2020

Gavin Bryars’s haunting tone poem about the last moments of the doomed ship gets a fresh interpretation by this up-and-coming ensemble.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 23, 2020

Transcending the challenges, the award-winning chorus premieres a film with a powerful message and new music by Andrea Ramsey.