SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review LA Master Chorale’s Messiah: Brilliance as Usual Richard S. Ginell - December 23, 2025 The ensemble was in top form for the annual performance of Handel’s masterpiece, conducted by Grant Gershon. Review LA Philharmonic Puts an Ellington Twist on Tradition Harlow Robinson - December 23, 2025 Conductor Thomas Wilkins led the orchestra in a dazzling performance spotlighting Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington. Feature Best Performances of 2025 (Los Angeles) Charles Burns, Jim Farber, Richard S. Ginell, Harlow Robinson - December 22, 2025 Four SFCV writers tell us about their favorite shows of 2025! Review A Different Gustavo Takes the Podium at LA Phil Richard S. Ginell - December 16, 2025 Spanish conductor Gustavo Gimeno proved he is a good fit for the orchestra. Feature 2025 Recording Roundup of Local Artists SFCV Editors - December 8, 2025 Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year. Music News SoCal Music Community Mourns Frank Gehry Tom Jacobs - December 8, 2025 The architecture titan who designed Walt Disney Concert Hall passed at age 96. Preview d. Sabela grimes’s “Obnoxious Love Letter” to Octavia E. Butler 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. Artist Spotlight For Tenor Ben Bliss, Abandoning Hollywood Dreams Was a Great Career Move Tom Jacobs - December 2, 2025 The tenor, who ignores partitions between musical styles, brings Verdi, Sinatra, and Sondheim to LA Opera. Preview LA Children’s Chorus Holiday Concerts Usher in a Season of “Peace and Beauty” 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. Feature The 2025 SFCV Holiday Guide (Los Angeles) — Gather and Celebrate 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. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page