Los Angeles

The composer’s The Central Park Five premieres at Long Beach Opera on June 15.

The Canadian soprano/conductor talks about her approach to directing this year’s festival and about balancing her dual roles.

Selections from Lutosławski to Mozart provide a reverse history of the instrument.

Baritone Matthias Goerne stands out in a quartet of strong soloists.

The LA Phil stages a “staggeringly ambitious production” of the groundbreaking opera.

The tireless conductor explains his enduring love for Verdi, how he plans an L.A. Opera season with Domingo, and why Mozart is a healing force.

The world premiere suffers from an overabundance of themes, creative voices, and rain.

Peter Sellars’s masterful, minimalist direction provides the perfect setting for LAMC’s powerful performance.

The composer talks about the upcoming Fluxus Festival and “Noon to Midnight” music marathons.

The composer’s Eleven Bagatelles for the Piano, performed by pianist Inna Faliks, has brilliant parts but no through line.