SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Artist Spotlight Igor Levit: Artist, Mensch, Activist Victoria Looseleaf - March 7, 2023 The pianist is an extraordinary musician, but part of that stems from his unique outlook, which has facets that are political and philosophical. Preview Alisa Weilerstein Experiments With a New Approach to New Music Tom Jacobs - March 6, 2023 In Fragments, the acclaimed cellist asks audiences to abandon preconceived notions about contemporary compositions and concert culture. Review Russell Thomas Gets Emotionally Honest and Close to the Bone Jim Farber - February 28, 2023 In a major recital for LA Opera, the tenor sings three world premieres dealing directly with being proudly gay. Music News LA Phil Celebrates Walt Disney Concert Hall’s 20th Year in 2023–2024 Tom Jacobs - February 28, 2023 The orchestra salutes architect Frank Gehry in its just-announced new season. Artist Spotlight It’s a Family Reunion When Jeffrey Kahane Returns to LACO Victoria Looseleaf - February 28, 2023 SFCV chats with the conductor and pianist, who takes the stage with his former ensemble to solo in a new concerto by his son Gabriel. Review An Ecological Call to Action Amid Three World Premieres in Treelogy Jim Farber - February 27, 2023 The music of Billy Childs, Gabriella Smith, and Steven Mackey interprets the threat to California’s oldest living things. Preview Doubling Down on Debussy Tom Jacobs - February 27, 2023 Music Director James Conlon devises a citywide celebration of the composer ahead of LA Opera’s production of Pelléas and Mélisande. Review Opera Santa Barbara Tackles Japanese American Internment Josef Woodard - February 21, 2023 The company realizes Jack Perla’s one-act An American Dream in vivid detail. Feature In a Time of Crisis, Treelogy Speaks for the Trees Victoria Looseleaf - February 21, 2023 The Soraya brings to fruition a trilogy of works celebrating native California trees that are now threatened by climate change. Review A Sunday in Pasadena With George Jim Farber - February 21, 2023 The Pasadena Playhouse offers a glimmering revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical about art and artists. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 … Next › Next page Last » Last page