SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Yo-Yo Ma Graces LA Philharmonic as Dudamel Paces Ein Heldenleben Harlow Robinson - June 2, 2026 Yo-Yo Ma soloed in a new work by Angélica Negrón, and Gustavo Dudamel led Richard Strauss’s great symphonic poem. Review Piano Spheres’ Satie Project Is as Odd and Funny as the Composer It Honors Jim Farber - June 2, 2026 Responding to the French modernist’s provocations, the group’s performers and composers took the prompt and ran with it. Review LA Opera Closes Conlon Era With a Dazzling, Tech-Heavy Magic Flute Harlow Robinson - June 2, 2026 The design of Barrie Kosky’s imaginative production brought whimsy to the performances. Preview Jodie Landau’s Performance of Self: an Ever-Evolving Meditation on Identity Victoria Looseleaf - May 27, 2026 The multi-hyphenated artist is slated to perform in Los Angeles, May 29–30. Review Dudamel Opens his Final Disney Hall Run with a Wagnerian Epic Richard S. Ginell - May 27, 2026 The music director presented Die Walküre across six days of performances last weekend. He bids farewell to the LA Phil on June 5-7. Music News LA Phil Announces Daniel Harding as Its Next Music Director Richard S. Ginell - May 27, 2026 The brilliant, seasoned conductor will take the helm in the 2027–2028 season. Review A World Premiere by Christopher Cerrone Tops LA Chamber Orchestra Concert Harlow Robinson - May 19, 2026 The composer’s thorny Selah received a stunning performance, but Tchaikovsky’s Mozartiana brought delight. Review The San Diego Symphony Honors Peru’s Afro-Latino Heritage Paul Bodine - May 18, 2026 The orchestra performed composer-in-residence Jimmy López’s Perú negro in a May 15 concert. Review Lorenzo Viotti’s Triumphant LA Phil Debut Harlow Robinson - May 12, 2026 The conductor’s eagerly awaited, COVID-delayed first appearance with the LA Phil delivered on every front. Review Gabriella Smith’s Exploratory Program Sends Shockwaves Through Disney Hall Charles Burns - May 12, 2026 Through LA Phil’s Green Umbrella series, the composer, violinist, and vocalist curated a kaleidoscopic, hyperkinetic concert. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page