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Victoria Looseleaf

Victoria Looseleaf is an award-winning international arts journalist who covers dance, music, theater and the visual arts. Publications she has contributed to include the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times and KCET Artbound. Her feminist novella in verse, Isn’t It Rich? is being adapted for the stage, and her children’s/coffee table book, Russ & Iggy’s Art Alphabet, will soon be published by Red Sky Presents. In addition, Looseleaf co-founded the online magazine ArtNowLA.

Articles by this Author

Feature Article
Matthew Aucoin’s <em>Eurydice</em> Premieres With LA Opera
January 17, 2020
Matthew Aucoin’s Eurydice Premieres With LA Opera
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The opera’s composer, librettist, and director chat about the evolution of their fresh take on the Orpheus myth.

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Artist Spotlight
Emmanuelle Haïm Is at the Top of Her Game
January 14, 2020
Emmanuelle Haïm Is at the Top of Her Game
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The harpsichordist/conductor talks about being a woman on the podium, her upcoming stint with the LA Phil, and her passion for Baroque music.

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“Violins of Hope” Concerts and Lectures Bring Tales of the Holocaust to California
January 13, 2020
“Violins of Hope” Concerts and Lectures Bring Tales of the Holocaust to California
BY Victoria Looseleaf

A Jake Heggie premiere highlights residencies at Kohl Mansion and the Soraya.

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Artist Spotlight
Lea DeLaria Gives It All
January 7, 2020
Lea DeLaria Gives It All
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The actress, comedian, and singer delivers unconventional cabaret numbers and a lot of laughs.

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Artist Spotlight
Ric Salinas Taps an Ancient Legend for an Operatic Clash of Cultures
January 5, 2020
Ric Salinas Taps an Ancient Legend for an Operatic Clash of Cultures
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The Culture Clash cofounder talks about the premiere of King Arthur with Long Beach Opera.

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Artist Spotlight
Mihoko Fujimura: The Totally Dedicated Artist
December 30, 2019
Mihoko Fujimura: The Totally Dedicated Artist
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The mezzo-soprano, acclaimed for her Wagnerian roles, joins the LA Phil for Mahler’s Second Symphony in January.

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Feature Article
LA Opera’s “Eurydice Found” Festival Celebrates Neglected Half of the Greek Myth
December 29, 2019
LA Opera’s “Eurydice Found” Festival Celebrates Neglected Half of the Greek Myth
BY Victoria Looseleaf

A world premiere opera, site-specific dance, and music on the Metro are just part of what’s in store for the three-month festival.

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Dance Review
December 10, 2019
Matthew Bourne’s Edgy Swan Lake Is Stunning
BY Victoria Looseleaf

This radical retelling of the classic ballet takes birdwatching to delirious new heights.

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Feature Article
A Mexican Christmas in Los Angeles
December 9, 2019
A Mexican Christmas in Los Angeles
BY Victoria Looseleaf

Celebrate the season with traditional regional flair at “Nochebuena” and other L.A. events.

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Wild Up Launches “Darkness Sounding” in Venues Around L.A.
December 3, 2019
Wild Up Launches “Darkness Sounding” in Venues Around L.A.
BY Victoria Looseleaf
The L.A. new-music group takes a meditative, mindful approach to holiday programming.
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Artist Spotlight
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason Is on a Rocket to Fame
November 30, 2019
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason Is on a Rocket to Fame
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The focused young artist has upcoming gigs in L.A. and the Bay Area.

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Artist Spotlight
Leila Josefowicz Inspires New Music
November 30, 2019
Leila Josefowicz Inspires New Music
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The prizewinning violinist talks about championing new works by living composers and her upcoming concerts with the LA Phil.

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Yuval Sharon Named Interim Artistic Director of Long Beach Opera
November 23, 2019
Yuval Sharon Named Interim Artistic Director of Long Beach Opera
BY Victoria Looseleaf
The enterprising company looks to a famed innovator to guide its 2021 season.
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Artist Spotlight
Heidi Stober Is Home for the Holidays With SF Opera
November 22, 2019
Heidi Stober Is Home for the Holidays With SF Opera
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The soprano talks about her special relationship with SFO, her title role in Hansel and Gretel, and the future of opera.

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Artist Spotlight
William Kanengiser and LAGQ Celebrate Guitar Heroes at Herbst
November 16, 2019
William Kanengiser and LAGQ Celebrate Guitar Heroes at Herbst
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The classical guitar virtuoso talks about channeling a world of music through six strings.

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Feature Article
Harry Partch Lives! (And So Do His Invented Instruments)
November 10, 2019
Harry Partch Lives! (And So Do His Invented Instruments)
BY Victoria Looseleaf

For some, the encounter with the composer’s music is life-changing. What is it about this American original that inspires such devotion?

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Artist Spotlight
So Young Park Owns Queen of the Night
November 4, 2019
So Young Park Owns Queen of the Night
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The admired coloratura joins LA Opera for its spectacular Magic Flute.

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Artist Spotlight
Composer Gabriella Smith Is Enjoying the Ride
October 28, 2019
Composer Gabriella Smith Is Enjoying the Ride
BY Victoria Looseleaf

A young composer with the confidence to leave some things unplanned.

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Artist Spotlight
Composer Gabriela Ortiz Steps Into the Spotlight
October 20, 2019
Composer Gabriela Ortiz Steps Into the Spotlight
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The Mexican composer talks about Yanga, her latest LA Phil commission.

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Feature Article
In Search of Duende: Flamenco in Southern California
October 19, 2019
In Search of Duende: Flamenco in Southern California
BY Victoria Looseleaf

A full slate of upcoming concerts reveals a flourishing scene for the passionate art form.

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