Los Angeles

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

Richard S. Ginell - December 16, 2025

Spanish conductor Gustavo Gimeno proved he is a good fit for the orchestra.

SFCV Editors - December 8, 2025

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year.

Tom Jacobs - December 8, 2025

The architecture titan who designed Walt Disney Concert Hall passed at age 96.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 8, 2025

Parable of Portals, a dance performance inspired by the late science-fiction author’s works, lands at CAP UCLA on Dec. 11.

Tom Jacobs - December 2, 2025

The tenor, who ignores partitions between musical styles, brings Verdi, Sinatra, and Sondheim to LA Opera.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 1, 2025

Young voices of the celebrated children’s choir will bring holiday cheer to the Los Angeles area this month under the leadership of Fernando Malvar-Ruiz.

SFCV Editors, Janos Gereben - November 26, 2025

From candlelit carols to glittering spectacles, this season’s concerts invite you to come together and make lasting memories.

Jim Farber - November 24, 2025

The eighth revival of the company’s 1993 production is well-cast, and brilliantly conducted by Lina González-Granados.

Richard S. Ginell - November 24, 2025

A world premiere concerto for cellist Kanneh-Mason sets the table for Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations.

Richard S. Ginell - November 22, 2025

The latest collaboration between David Lang and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, before and after nature, features abstract interpretations of the state of our planet.