Los Angeles

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

Harlow Robinson - May 28, 2025

Singing Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater and selections from Handel’s operas and oratorios, Mobley’s tone is celestial as promised.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 28, 2025

Kelsey, who’s singing the title role in Rigoletto at LA Opera, is in demand thanks to his individual voice.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 28, 2025

With a complement of string players, the Los Angeles-based group has a unique sound and repertory.

Harlow Robinson - May 20, 2025

Tod Machover’s raucous theater piece is at UCLA this month, part of the Herb Alpert School of Music’s anniversary for Schoenberg.

Harlow Robinson - May 20, 2025

Julia Adolphe’s Chrysalis, her third LA Phil commission focusing on metamorphosis, shares the bill with music by Maurice Ravel.

SFCV Editors, Janos Gereben - May 20, 2025

Your cheat sheet to great music festivals across California and the West.

Richard S. Ginell - May 19, 2025

The soloist resurrects the Armenian composer’s Piano Concerto and several solo works in a new recording.

Yoshi Kato - May 17, 2025

Celebrating Louis Armstrong’s legacy, the project also features classical pianist Cecile Licad and players from Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Richard S. Ginell - May 13, 2025

The orchestra celebrates its connection to the modernist maestro with a bold, innovative concert.

Jim Farber - May 12, 2025

This new ensemble, composed of seasoned Hollywood session players, has its first concert coming up.