Los Angeles

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

Lev Mamuya - December 12, 2023

The new-music group counts 15 composers among its members, enough to justify building a season around their works.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 11, 2023

Ahead of New Year’s Eve concerts at Disney Hall, the chanteuse talks about her history with the band and what the future has in store.

Richard S. Ginell - December 5, 2023

The LA Phil features Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Karawane and Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé.

Lev Mamuya - December 5, 2023

The contemporary ensemble brings in composers from diverse backgrounds and practices, which creates its own challenges.

Jim Farber - December 5, 2023

Etienne Gara’s ensemble is one of several young groups in L.A. that are shaking up formats and programing in a welcome way.

Tom Jacobs - December 4, 2023

You’ll see these new faces onstage with the orchestra over the next two seasons.

Jim Farber - November 28, 2023

Derrick Wang’s funny, sharply observed one-act pairs well with Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury.

Richard S. Ginell - November 28, 2023

The statewide experiment was a reason to visit three cities and experience the exciting music offered by their orchestras.

SFCV Editors - November 28, 2023

The musical world is teeming with concerts and ideas to help shake off the end-of-year darkness.

Tom Jacobs - November 28, 2023

Ahead of her California performances this week, the soprano chats about how she connects with a song — and an audience.