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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

Christopher Koelsch To Take Over Plácido Domingo’s Duties
October 15, 2019
Christopher Koelsch To Take Over Plácido Domingo’s Duties
BY Victoria Looseleaf
LA Opera won’t try to replace Domingo, who resigned earlier this month over sexual harassment allegations.
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Artist Spotlight
Jeremy Denk Has a Lot to Say About Mozart
October 15, 2019
Jeremy Denk Has a Lot to Say About Mozart
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The “thinking person’s pianist” joins Nicholas McGegan and the LACO Oct. 26–27.

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Opera Review
October 14, 2019
LA Opera’s Light in the Piazza Lacks a Punch
BY Victoria Looseleaf

An all-star cast, including Renée Fleming, sings splendidly, but the show skirts many of the issues it raises.

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Artist Spotlight
Opera Star Rod Gilfry Tells an Honest Story
October 13, 2019
Opera Star Rod Gilfry Tells an Honest Story
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The in-demand baritone plays himself in a cabaret-style, one-man show in Pasadena.

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Artist Spotlight
Renée Fleming Comes to L.A. for <em>The Light in the Piazza</em>
September 30, 2019
Renée Fleming Comes to L.A. for The Light in the Piazza
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The soprano superstar chats about her wide-ranging projects beyond the limelight of the opera stage.

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Artist Spotlight
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Is Right at Home With the LA Phil
September 27, 2019
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Is Right at Home With the LA Phil
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The globetrotting pianist opens the orchestra’s Disney Hall season with Gershwin.

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Artist Spotlight
Violinist Maria Dueñas Clears the Field
September 24, 2019
Violinist Maria Dueñas Clears the Field
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The 16-year-old prodigy will make her debut with the SF Symphony next week.

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Feature Article
L.A.’s BodyTraffic Puts Dance in the Fast Lane
September 22, 2019
L.A.’s BodyTraffic Puts Dance in the Fast Lane
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The innovative company has an upcoming residency at the Wallis that highlights the rise of the L.A. dance scene.

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Artist Spotlight
Jaime Martín Takes the Podium With the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
September 13, 2019
Jaime Martín Takes the Podium With the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The top-tier flutist talks about taking up the baton and the mutual trust he enjoys with the musicians at his new gig.

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Viano String Quartet Shares First Prize at Banff Quartet Competition
September 3, 2019
Viano String Quartet Shares First Prize at Banff Quartet Competition
BY Victoria Looseleaf
The Colburn’s ensemble-in-residence ties the Marmen Quartet for the prestigious award.
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Artist Spotlight
Anthony Parnther Finds Inspiration Everywhere
August 31, 2019
Anthony Parnther Finds Inspiration Everywhere
BY Victoria Looseleaf

At home conducting everything from Orff to the latest video game, the in-demand conductor and educator is a champion for minority and women composers.

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Artist Spotlight
Martin Chalifour Looks Back on 24 Years as LA Phil Concertmaster
August 27, 2019
Martin Chalifour Looks Back on 24 Years as LA Phil Concertmaster
BY Victoria Looseleaf

Here’s what a concertmaster does, besides playing solos.

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Artist Spotlight
Caroline Shaw Is Firing on All Creative Cylinders
August 15, 2019
Caroline Shaw Is Firing on All Creative Cylinders
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The Pulitzer-winning composer and violinist talks about her meteoric rise, her creative process, and an upcoming premiere with the LA Phil.

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Feature Article
Letter From Berlin: The Jazz Night Express
August 2, 2019
Letter From Berlin: The Jazz Night Express
BY Victoria Looseleaf

Nobody goes to Car Six anymore — too crowded.

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Artist Spotlight
Bruce Adolphe on Composing, Creativity, and His Opera-Singing Parrot
August 2, 2019
Bruce Adolphe on Composing, Creativity, and His Opera-Singing Parrot
BY Victoria Looseleaf

Mozart had his starling; Bruce Adolphe has Polly Rhythm.

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Artist Spotlight
Kristin Lee’s Deep Dive Into Chamber Music
July 11, 2019
Kristin Lee’s Deep Dive Into Chamber Music
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The acclaimed violinist shares how she lives with music, rather than trying to conquer it.

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Feature Article
L.A. Dance Gets a Lift in July
June 25, 2019
L.A. Dance Gets a Lift in July
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The Royal Ballet and L.A. Dance Project premiere major productions in what used to be the cultural “offseason.”

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Artist Spotlight
Vijay Gupta Asks Big Questions
June 15, 2019
Vijay Gupta Asks Big Questions
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The violinist, MacArthur Fellow, and founder of Street Symphony gets philosophical in an in-depth interview.

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Artist Spotlight
Inon Barnatan, Poet of Connections
June 7, 2019
Inon Barnatan, Poet of Connections
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The busy pianist makes time for listening to partners and connecting the dots in music.

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Artist Spotlight
Anthony Davis Builds Operas From Headlines
June 3, 2019
Anthony Davis Builds Operas From Headlines
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The composer’s The Central Park Five premieres at Long Beach Opera on June 15.

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