The jazzy Christian McBride Big Band finds common ground with progressive hip-hop from The Roots.

It was a Brazilian love affair for a night filled with tributes and reunions of old pros.

The LA Phil provides the emotional impact despite the drawbacks of the Hollywood Bowl.

Intrepid string ensembles transcend challenging acoustics with delightful works that should be heard more often.

Composer Anthony Davis’s flexible stylistic palette serves the story well.

The annual festival is a load of fun, despite persistent over-amplification.

A fine, crisp performance with an ensemble not quite the size of the “Symphony of a Thousand.”

The premiere of Inferno is just part of the evening-length ballet envisioned by the prolific composer.

Salonen’s “Faith” concert with the LA Phil celebrates the vitality of the composer’s final years.