SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Artist Spotlight Vijay Gupta Asks Big Questions Victoria Looseleaf - June 15, 2019 The violinist, MacArthur Fellow, and founder of Street Symphony gets philosophical in an in-depth interview. Review Common Desperation: Koan Quartet Paints a Deliberately Unsettling Picture Tamzin Elliott - June 14, 2019 Three quartets explore the underlying poetics of a famous filmmaker. Review Lifting Atlas at the LA Phil Jim Farber - June 14, 2019 Yuval Sharon and the LA Phil revive Meredith Monk’s visionary opera. Review Barbara Hannigan Ignites the Ojai Music Festival Jim Farber - June 11, 2019 The soprano/conductor’s musical versatility dominated the festival’s evening concerts. Review The Diverse Playboy Jazz Festival Blasts Through Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - June 10, 2019 The annual festival is a load of fun, despite persistent over-amplification. Artist Spotlight Inon Barnatan, Poet of Connections Victoria Looseleaf - June 7, 2019 The busy pianist makes time for listening to partners and connecting the dots in music. Review The Most Elaborate “Noon to Midnight” Yet at Disney Hall Richard S. Ginell - June 4, 2019 This treasure trove of adventurous new music is a steal for anyone with open ears. Review Numi Opera Opens Its Doors With a Stunted Der Zwerg Jim Farber - June 3, 2019 Vocal performances are the strong suit in the fledgling company’s inaugural production. Review Dudamel Zips Through Mahler’s Eighth in LA Phil Season Finale Richard S. Ginell - June 3, 2019 A fine, crisp performance with an ensemble not quite the size of the “Symphony of a Thousand.” Review LA Phil’s Green Umbrella Lays Up During Noon to Midnight Festival Jim Farber - June 3, 2019 The orchestral portion of LA Phil’s third-annual new-music marathon played it too safe. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 … Next › Next page Last » Last page