SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. 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. Preview The Urgent and Enduring Music of Dave Brubeck, Cantata Composer Molly Colin - February 20, 2023 Brubeck’s The Gates of Justice, a 1969 piece very different from his up-tempo jazz standards, gets two performances in L.A. this month. Music News LA Opera Revives, Expands Recovered Voices Project in 2023–2024 Tom Jacobs - February 20, 2023 Music Director James Conlon’s signature initiative branches out next season to include a production of William Grant Still’s Highway 1, U.S.A. Review Yuja Wang Teams With Dudamel and LA Phil for Rachmaninoff Cycle Richard S. Ginell - February 13, 2023 The brilliant pianist has been on a tear performing the composer’s four concertos and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Review Melissa Aldana Keeps Things Fluid for The Soraya’s Jazz at Naz Festival Richard S. Ginell - February 13, 2023 The Chilean tenor saxophonist leads a pair of pleasantly experimental sets on a stage reconfigured for the occasion. Preview Stephen Sondheim Gets a Four-Month-Long Celebration in Pasadena Tom Jacobs - February 13, 2023 Productions of Sunday in the Park With George, A Little Night Music, and more feature on the Pasadena Playhouse’s schedule. Preview Long Beach Opera Tells a Medieval Story With Timeless Emotions Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2023 Cast and crew are gearing up for the world premiere of Kate Soper’s The Romance of the Rose, inspired by a 13th-century poem. Music News Gustavo Dudamel to Leave Los Angeles for New York Philharmonic Tom Jacobs - February 8, 2023 The star conductor will remain at the LA Phil helm until the end of his contract. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 … Next › Next page Last » Last page