SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Artist Spotlight Organist Anna Lapwood Embraces Movie Music — and Popularity Victoria Looseleaf - April 28, 2026 With her large social media following and concerts that defy expectations, Anna Lapwood is leading a renaissance for organ music. Review At LA Opera Gala, James Conlon’s Farewell is a Retirement in Name Only Harlow Robinson - April 27, 2026 The outgoing music director gave a strong performance at the black-tie gala held in his honor. Review Ryan Bancroft Leaves a Lasting Impact With His Return to the LA Phil Harlow Robinson - April 21, 2026 The conductor led the orchestra in a powerful, stormy program on April 17. Review Fanny Mendelssohn’s “Cholera Cantata” Finds New Life in Post-COVID Performance Harlow Robinson - April 21, 2026 Los Angeles Master Chorale performed the lesser-known Mendelssohn’s work, alongside Mozart’s canonic Requiem. Review James Conlon Leads a Brilliant Falstaff at Los Angeles Opera Jim Farber - April 21, 2026 In his penultimate production as music director, Conlon directs a terrific cast with spontaneity and emotional clarity. Review Simone Young Takes On Messiaen’s Mighty Turangalîla Richard S. Ginell - April 14, 2026 The latest in a long line of conductors to tackle the piece with the LA Phil delivers an urgent, exquisitely paced performance. Review San Diego Symphony Delivers a Lush, California-Inspired Program Paul Bodine - April 14, 2026 Guest conductor Robert Spano led the orchestra in a concert featuring composers who have lived in the state. Review LACO’s Tribute to L.A.’s Recovery From Disaster Harlow Robinson - April 14, 2026 The orchestra’s “Temporal Echoes” concert was inspired by the experiences of the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires. Review Manfred Honeck Turns a Tchaikovsky Warhorse into a Thoroughbred Richard S. Ginell - April 7, 2026 Guest-conducting the LA Phil, the Pittsburgh maestro brought painstaking care to a revelatory Tchaikovsky Fifth. Preview Jazz at La Jolla Music Society is Only Growing Leading Up to a Jazz Legend Centennial Paul Bodine - April 7, 2026 Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane — son of John Coltrane — are featured as part of a six-event series. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page