SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Lorenzo Viotti’s Triumphant LA Phil Debut Harlow Robinson - May 12, 2026 The conductor’s eagerly awaited, COVID-delayed first appearance with the LA Phil delivered on every front. Review Gabriella Smith’s Exploratory Program Sends Shockwaves Through Disney Hall Charles Burns - May 12, 2026 Through LA Phil’s Green Umbrella series, the composer, violinist, and vocalist curated a kaleidoscopic, hyperkinetic concert. Review LA Opera’s Noah’s Flood Makes a Welcome Return Jim Farber - May 12, 2026 Departing Music Director James Conlon presided over the whimsical production of Benjamin Britten’s opera at the cathedral. Feature The SFCV Summer Music Festival Guide, 2026 Janos Gereben, SFCV Editors - May 11, 2026 Your cheat sheet to great music festivals across California and the West. Review Alexandre Kantorow's Wizardly Recital Holds Disney Hall Crowd Spellbound Harlow Robinson - May 5, 2026 The talented French pianist made a difficult program of Russian repertoire look easy. Review Andrés Orozco-Estrada Shows Brio and Brashness in LA Phil Debut Richard S. Ginell - May 5, 2026 The conductor was best in partnering with violinist María Dueñas in Korngold’s Violin Concerto. Preview Dancing With Bob: Rauschenberg’s Choreographic Life Returns to the Stage Victoria Looseleaf - May 5, 2026 The Wallis hosts a program reviving Rauschenberg’s collaborations with Trisha Brown and Merce Cunningham, marking the artist’s centennial. Music News LA Chamber Orchestra Gives Jaime Martín an Ambitious Send-Off Tom Jacobs - May 5, 2026 The ensemble’s 2026–2027 season includes four world premieres and a new recital series. Feature How Music Is Helping Me Grieve Tom Jacobs - May 1, 2026 “Even amidst the emotional turbulence of dealing with death, love lives on — transformed, but real,” writes SFCV’s Tom Jacobs. Review Familiar, Forgotten, and Brand-New From Salastina Harlow Robinson - April 28, 2026 The chamber ensemble's April 25 program paired Robert Schumann's beloved piano quintet with a historical rediscovery and a premiere. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page