Los Angeles

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

Richard S. Ginell - July 7, 2026

The trumpeter revisits his joyous 1960s hits and proves he still has plenty of fuel in the tank.

Tom Jacobs - July 3, 2026

Latvian violinist Vineta Sareika will assume the position this fall.

Michael Zwiebach - June 30, 2026

Four recordings in a new series featuring Colburn Conservatory musicians are already slated for release.

Jim Farber - June 23, 2026

The early music group traveled from Vivaldi to the 20th century taking the Venetian concerto style with them.

Charles Burns - June 23, 2026

The chamber orchestra’s concert was a masterclass in power, joy, cohesion, and control.

Jim Farber - June 16, 2026

The composer was a focal point for Esa-Pekka Salonen’s programming of the 80th Ojai Music Festival.

Richard S. Ginell - June 16, 2026

Esa-Pekka Salonen did a masterful job of concert programming and great performers did the rest.

Janos Gereben - June 15, 2026

Remembering the acclaimed stage designer who passed away last week.

Richard S. Ginell - June 9, 2026

Gustavo Dudamel’s triumphant final concerts as music director of the LA Philharmonic reflected his main interests.

Richard S. Ginell - June 9, 2026

Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite are released in various, albeit confusing, listening formats.