Los Angeles

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

Ben Kutner - May 13, 2019

Even Natalie Portman gets in on the act in the composer’s “Archives, Friends, Patterns” show.

Richard S. Ginell - May 13, 2019

The premiere of Inferno is just part of the evening-length ballet envisioned by the prolific composer.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 9, 2019

The piano phenom and budding composer chats about his approach to Beethoven, his upcoming gig with the LA Phil, and the state of classical music.

Tamzin Elliott - May 7, 2019

The Chicago composer’s works for string quartet and trio cap wasteLAnd’s sixth season.

Jim Farber - May 6, 2019

Plácido Domingo spearheads L.A. Opera’s brilliant production of the zarzuela classic.

Ben Kutner - May 6, 2019

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts a Louis Andriessen premiere and two classics at Walt Disney Hall.

Richard S. Ginell - April 29, 2019

The conductor charms listeners and demonstrates his skill in a concert pairing a Bryce Dessner song cycle with Mozart’s Requiem.

Jim Farber - April 29, 2019

Contemporary agitprop meets Philip Glass’s Kafkaesque opera.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 27, 2019

From Philip Glass to Caroline Shaw, Muhly calls on a host of longtime collaborators for his upcoming show at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.

Jim Farber - April 22, 2019

Esa-Pekka Salonen and Peter Sellars explore the lost world of Persèphone.