SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Music News Listening to the Sounds of the 2024 Academy Awards Janos Gereben - March 12, 2024 A local documentary about a Los Angeles instrument repair shop is the big musical win of the night. Review Genevieve Feiwen Lee Finds Her Voice for Piano Spheres Josef Woodard - March 11, 2024 In a recital that blends text and music — and an amusing array of instruments — Lee is magnetic. Review David Longstreth and LA Phil Give Life to Mahler-Inspired Song Cycle Lev Mamuya - March 8, 2024 The indie musician’s Song of the Earth is as much a showcase for the orchestra as it is for his band, Dirty Projectors. Review Leila Josefowicz Shreds While Being Soulful Jim Farber - March 5, 2024 Come for the virtuosic dazzle but stay for the deep musical connection the violinist shares with accompanist John Novacek. Feature Robbie Robertson’s Posthumous Oscar Nomination Was Not a First Tim Greiving - March 5, 2024 A number of well-known composers have died on the job and received Academy Award nominations for their final works. Music News Grooving Gustav Mahler Highlights LA Phil’s 2024–2025 Season Tom Jacobs - March 5, 2024 In his penultimate year with the orchestra, Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel plans to have fun with a favorite composer. Preview A New Ballet From Monte Carlo Puts the Art in Artificial Intelligence Victoria Looseleaf - March 4, 2024 Coppél-i.A., arriving in SoCal this week, is a contemporary telling of a classic story from choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot. Review Mälkki and Trifonov Make a Powerful Duo at LA Phil Lev Mamuya - March 4, 2024 Conductor Susanna Mälkki leads an LA Phil premiere and then collaborates with Daniil Trifonov on Brahms’s Second Piano Concerto. Feature Old-World Culture Meets Hollywood: Monday Evening Concerts and the Development of L.A.’s New-Music Scene Jim Farber - March 3, 2024 Monday Evening Concerts is the city’s longest-running new-music series, but many similar efforts in L.A. share the same family tree. Review Jacaranda Goes Out on Its Own Terms With Exciting Schoenberg Celebration Richard S. Ginell - February 27, 2024 The six-hour double concert is filled with surprises and welcome guest appearances. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page