SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review L.A. Phil Takes on Bernstein’s Mass—terpiece. Jim Farber - February 5, 2018 The creators of this big production avoid the issues. Review Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra Lives up to Its Name Jim Farber - January 30, 2018 The young ensemble is breaking new ground musically and culturally in Los Angeles. Review The Heart of “Hearts and Arrows” Janice Berman - January 29, 2018 It’s a dance! It’s a lifestyle! It’s a whipped topping! Benjamin Millepied’s L.A. Dance Project seems to be about more than the movement implies. Review New Music Seekers Drawn to Tuesday Evenings at Monk Space Jim Farber - January 12, 2018 Your first challenge is finding it, but that’s kind of the point, pilgrim. Review Michael Tilson Thomas Steps in for Zubin Mehta at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Richard S. Ginell - December 18, 2017 S.F. Symphony’s music director was right at home at Disney Hall in a program featuring Bruckner’s Seventh. Review Guitar Legend John McLaughlin Retires With an Incendiary Farewell Concert Richard S. Ginell - December 12, 2017 The founder of the Mahavishnu Orchestra burns bright with his innovative mélange of jazz, rock, and Indian themes in the final concert of his last tour. Review Christopher Cerrone’s Can’t and Won’t Does in Calder Quartet Premiere Jim Farber - December 10, 2017 The scaled-down song cycle is inspired by stories from Lydia Davis. Feature The Compleat Composer 2017: Musician, Sound Designer, Producer Jim Farber - December 4, 2017 If you’re interested in composing for movies, TV, video games, or anywhere else, it’s no longer enough to fill up a page with notes. Artist Spotlight John Mauceri on Bernstein and Beyond Richard S. Ginell - November 28, 2017 The noted conductor talks about his mentor, colleague, and friend Leonard Bernstein, and about his own adventures on the podium. Review Bernstein’s Theater Music Gets Retrospective From John Mauceri and a Lot of Friends Richard S. Ginell - November 21, 2017 The show at the Valley Performing Arts Center in L.A. featured the New West Symphony and a lot of lesser-known musical highlights. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 Next › Next page Last » Last page