SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Music News The LA Phil Introduces Diverse New Management Team Tom Jacobs - September 28, 2021 Three new positions deliver on an earlier promise to shake up leadership at the orchestra. Review Herbie Hancock Doesn’t Miss a Beat in His Return to the Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - September 27, 2021 The jazz pianist and his touring band sound better than ever, and bassist esperanza spalding provides a perfect opening set. Review Ojai Festival Steps to a Latin Beat Jim Farber - September 21, 2021 The music of Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz weaves a thread through a COVID-postponed anniversary season. Review Young Talent and Fresh Ideas Add Sparkle to the 75th Ojai Music Festival Josef Woodard - September 21, 2021 Despite the homecoming theme, the limelight was on six emerging composers for this year’s welcome return to a live festival. Review Misery Reigns in LA Opera’s Il trovatore Victoria Looseleaf - September 20, 2021 The company opens its season with a new production of Verdi’s flawed masterpiece. Preview Hear Now Festival Wants to Wake People Up Tom Jacobs - September 20, 2021 The new-music fest celebrates its 10th anniversary online with seven concerts featuring fresh compositions and Hear Now’s first commission. Feature Musicians Are Athletes, Too: The Physical Challenge of Being a Pro Jim Farber - September 14, 2021 As performances return, musicians have to be prepared for the stresses of the job. Here’s how they do it. Music News LA Opera Extends Conlon Contract Peter Feher - September 14, 2021 The company is also bringing in a new resident conductor to replace Grant Gershon, who is stepping down. Artist Spotlight The World Is a Stage for Rachael Worby Victoria Looseleaf - September 14, 2021 The pioneering conductor and indefatigable impresario talks about Muse/ique, her stint with Jessye Norman, and a new Nat King Cole project. Review Davóne Tines Redefines the Rules in “Recital No. 1: Mass” Catherine Womack - September 14, 2021 The bass-baritone created a spiritual space without dogma in a Monday Evening Concerts performance. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 … Next › Next page Last » Last page