Los Angeles

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

Janos Gereben - March 12, 2024

A local documentary about a Los Angeles instrument repair shop is the big musical win of the night.

Josef Woodard - March 11, 2024

In a recital that blends text and music — and an amusing array of instruments — Lee is magnetic.

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.

Jim Farber - March 5, 2024

Come for the virtuosic dazzle but stay for the deep musical connection the violinist shares with accompanist John Novacek.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Richard S. Ginell - February 27, 2024

The six-hour double concert is filled with surprises and welcome guest appearances.