SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Music News UCLA to Open New Performance Venue With a Bang in Fall 2023 Michael Zwiebach - June 20, 2023 The Nimoy may be small, but this “reimagined” movie theater will be hosting some big acts in the coming season. Review Isabel Leonard Sails Brilliantly Through Music Academy Recital Josef Woodard - June 20, 2023 The mezzo-soprano is affecting in everything from Argentine art song to Broadway. Feature Alexei Ratmansky Stages Giselle for the United Ukrainian Ballet Victoria Looseleaf - June 20, 2023 The performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts highlight the perseverance and determination of a people and their culture. Review This Year’s Ojai Festival Irritates the Traditionalists Josef Woodard - June 13, 2023 As directed by Rhiannon Giddens, the festival explores improvisation and cross-cultural connections at the expense of European modernism. Review Sacred Music of Jazz Masters Revived by Los Angeles Master Chorale Chrysanthe Tan - June 13, 2023 The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra backs the Master Chorale and guest vocalists in music by Duke Ellington and Mary Lou Williams. Review Renée Fleming’s Star Is Undimmed in LA Opera Recital Victoria Looseleaf - June 13, 2023 The soprano’s interpretive skills make the case for André Previn’s final work, Penelope, among other selections. Preview Pacific Chorale and Symphony Spark Life Into James MacMillan’s Fiat Lux Victoria Looseleaf - June 13, 2023 The Scottish composer’s new sacred work commemorates the consecration of a cathedral right here in California. Review Three Future Stars Having Fun at The Wallis Jim Farber - June 6, 2023 Pianist Evren Ozel, violist Jordan Bak, and violinist Geneva Lewis give an impressive recital in an unusual configuration. Feature Ojai’s Annual Makeover Will Be a Bit More Extreme This Year, Says Rhiannon Giddens Jim Farber - June 6, 2023 The multitalented composer and performer is aiming at a festival that ignores musical boundaries and questions standard narratives. Feature At USC, Research Shows the Benefits of Music Extend From Childhood to Old Age Tom Jacobs - June 6, 2023 The university’s Brain and Creativity Institute and classical station KUSC collaborate on a concert and panel discussion. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 … Next › Next page Last » Last page