Reviews

David Bratman - December 5, 2023

The founder of L.A. new-music group Wild Up leads a spirited concert of Americana, including Jeff Midkiff’s Mandolin Concerto.

Richard S. Ginell - December 5, 2023

The LA Phil features Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Karawane and Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé.

Lev Mamuya - December 5, 2023

The contemporary ensemble brings in composers from diverse backgrounds and practices, which creates its own challenges.

Jim Farber - December 5, 2023

Etienne Gara’s ensemble is one of several young groups in L.A. that are shaking up formats and programing in a welcome way.

Janos Gereben - December 5, 2023

The young professionals in the program take swings at big roles, with consistently exciting results.

Lisa Hirsch - December 5, 2023

Errollyn Wallen’s new opera, given its American premiere by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, extends Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas.

Andrew Gilbert - December 4, 2023

The veteran player continues to tap into the unique variety that the Bay Area jazz scene has to offer.

Jim Farber - November 28, 2023

Derrick Wang’s funny, sharply observed one-act pairs well with Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury.

David Bratman - November 28, 2023

This tour of Latin American folk styles makes an impression, along with a cool reading of Brahms’s Second Symphony.

Richard S. Ginell - November 28, 2023

The Soviet composer’s conflicted legacy reaches astonishing highs and lows in this concluding CD set from the orchestra and Andris Nelsons.