Los Angeles

SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area.

Richard S. Ginell - January 16, 2024

Which came first, the Scherzo or the Andante?

Tamzin Elliott - January 16, 2024

Drawing strength from community roots, figgis-vizueta has assembled a concert of big ideas for Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

Tom Jacobs - January 15, 2024

At Disney Hall, a production of Wagner’s Das Rheingold features scenic design by the architect of the iconic L.A. venue.

Chrysanthe Tan - January 9, 2024

The L.A. new-music group looks back on its history in a busy birthday concert at Monk Space.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 8, 2024

To demonstrate community resilience, Jacques Heim’s daredevil dance troupe Diavolo takes The Soraya’s stage.

Tom Jacobs - January 8, 2024

Christopher Nolan’s latest film examines the line between beauty and terror in both its story and soundtrack.

Jeff Kaliss - January 3, 2024

Three lawyers and a judge walk into a nightclub … and do a set of American Songbook classics.

Richard S. Ginell - December 19, 2023

Under Zubin Mehta’s genial direction, the orchestra plays the “Pastoral” and “Eroica” Symphonies to near perfection.

Jim Farber - December 19, 2023

The pianist/composer’s Natural Machines blurs the lines between art and technology in a harmonious way.

SFCV Editors - December 19, 2023

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year.