Features

Lily O'Brien - April 20, 2019

The multinational group offers the local premiere of a new work for Cal Performances on May 3.

Jim Farber - April 15, 2019

With a new production of El Gato Montés, Los Angeles Opera and Plácido Domingo’s campaign to promote Spanish opera picks up speed.

Jeremy Reynolds - April 5, 2019

Impeccable musicianship is essential, but it’s just the beginning. Learn more.

Andrew Gilbert - April 1, 2019

Our picks for this month’s best in jazz, Brazilian, blues, and more.

Allan Kozinn - March 29, 2019

Jennifer Koh, Rachel Barton Pine, and Hugh Marsh tap into fresh founts of inspiration ranging from rural blues to electronic processing.

Mark MacNamara - March 1, 2019

The portrait of a veteran saxophonist, still at large.

Andrew Gilbert - March 1, 2019

Our jazz picks this month focus on shows featuring lyrics and verse.

Lisa Hirsch - February 26, 2019

Berlioz’s mammoth work has undergone something of a revival. Singers Brandon Jovanovich and Christian Van Horn share their experiences from three recent productions.

Lisa Hirsch - February 19, 2019

The history of French opera begins not in Paris but at that infamous royal residence.

Janice Berman - February 14, 2019

The company’s artistic director is keeping with the times.