Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - October 18, 2022

In his recital at The Wallis, the pianist/composer was oddly uncommunicative.

Tom Jacobs - October 16, 2022

The classic film turns 50 this year, and a screening with live orchestra comes to Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on Oct. 29.

Richard S. Ginell - October 16, 2022

The acclaimed music director surprised the classical world when she stepped away from her position with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Richard S. Ginell - October 11, 2022

The Pan-American Music Initiative gives the orchestra the chance to revisit some recent pieces, like Gabriela Ortiz’s dazzling violin concerto.

After making an unprecedented investment in online content, will arts groups simply return to “normal” live performances?

Lily O'Brien - October 10, 2022

Jocelyn Hagen’s Renaissance-inspired composition is a contemporary favorite, and Pacific Chorale opens its season with the multimedia work.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 10, 2022

The choreographer’s latest piece, The Look of Love, draws on songs and feelings that everyone knows.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 3, 2022

The tenor chats about starring in Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’s work at LA Opera and being a magnet for new music generally.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 3, 2022

Two of the city’s expert contemporary ensembles, Brightwork and HEX, team up for a musical journey.

Peter Feher - September 27, 2022

The orchestra’s longtime music director and its board begin the process of choosing a successor — carefully.