SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Wild Up Riffs on John Coltrane’s Ascension Richard S. Ginell - November 12, 2018 The famous avant-garde jazz album sets the stage for new compositions. Review LA Phil’s Tempest Fizzles Into Thin Air Jim Farber - November 12, 2018 150 performers stranded in a becalmed production. Review A Night at the Europeras Jim Farber - November 9, 2018 John Cage’s aleatoric collision course of all of opera history plays on the soundstage of A Night at the Opera. Review Minimalism to the Max with Steve Reich Jim Farber - November 5, 2018 A world premiere at the LA Phil and a significant revival at Long Beach Opera offer an intriguing overview of the composer’s ideas. Review Thomas Dausgaard Surveys Seldom-Played Nordic Music With the L.A. Chamber Orchestra Richard S. Ginell - October 29, 2018 LACO shows its strengths throughout the challenging, unusual program from Seattle Symphony’s upcoming music director. Review Satyagraha at L.A. Opera: Timelier Than It’s Ever Been Jim Farber - October 23, 2018 Philip Glass’s portrait of Gandhi’s early career is vital and suggestive in the celebrated production by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch. Review Romeo and Juliet in La La Land Jim Farber - October 22, 2018 The Los Angeles Philharmonic Gives Prokofiev’s ballet an L.A. spin. Review Angel City Jazz Festival Closes With a Wadada Leo Smith World Premiere Richard S. Ginell - October 16, 2018 The visionary jazz artist continues to find new expression through his compositions and personal performances. Review Andrew Bird Takes Flight With the LA Phil Jim Farber - October 15, 2018 The folksy composer and instrumentalist fronts a program honoring former composer-in-residence Steven Stucky. Review LA Phil’s Green Umbrella Keeps Floating Along on Young Talent Jim Farber - October 11, 2018 The orchestra commissions six new works in a variety of styles. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
