Los Angeles

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

Victoria Looseleaf - May 27, 2026

The multi-hyphenated artist is slated to perform in Los Angeles, May 29–30.

Richard S. Ginell - May 27, 2026

The music director presented Die Walküre across six days of performances last weekend. He bids farewell to the LA Phil on June 5-7.

Richard S. Ginell - May 27, 2026

The brilliant, seasoned conductor will take the helm in the 2027–2028 season.

Harlow Robinson - May 19, 2026

The composer’s thorny Selah received a stunning performance, but Tchaikovsky’s Mozartiana brought delight.

Paul Bodine - May 18, 2026

The orchestra performed composer-in-residence Jimmy López’s Perú negro in a May 15 concert.

Harlow Robinson - May 12, 2026

The conductor’s eagerly awaited, COVID-delayed first appearance with the LA Phil delivered on every front.

Charles Burns - May 12, 2026

Through LA Phil’s Green Umbrella series, the composer, violinist, and vocalist curated a kaleidoscopic, hyperkinetic concert.

Jim Farber - May 12, 2026

Departing Music Director James Conlon presided over the whimsical production of Benjamin Britten’s opera at the cathedral.

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Harlow Robinson - May 5, 2026

The talented French pianist made a difficult program of Russian repertoire look easy.