Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - November 13, 2017

Martian invasion threatens L.A. Philharmonic concert!

Jim Farber - November 13, 2017

L.A. Opera and Beth Morrison Projects explore the intricacies of Ingmar Bergman’s film in an opera by Keeril Makan and Jay Scheib.

Jim Farber - October 31, 2017

A mostly somber Día de los Muertos program casts the limelight on choral works by Latin American composers.

Jim Farber - October 23, 2017

The CDMX Festival ended on a serious, new music note, with composers who are part of an international community of explorers.

Jim Farber - October 16, 2017

In the second installment of the Ciudad de la Mexico Festival, Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil celebrate a “Noche de Cine.”

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - October 16, 2017

The legendary singer is only one reason to see these powerful Verdi and Bizet productions.

Jim Farber - October 16, 2017

Gustavo Dudamel’s CDMX: Music from Mexico City enchants with big ideas and small details.

Jim Farber - September 16, 2017

Women film composers are banding together to have their voices and their music heard.

Jim Farber - August 21, 2017

The lauded film derives much of its power from an intricate tapestry of music, sound, and effects.

Jim Farber - April 17, 2017

The Los Angeles Philharmonic explores the phenomenon that is contemporary Icelandic music.