Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - June 17, 2025

With its trademark instrumental menagerie, the group illuminates scores by Harry Partch and gives two world premieres.

Harlow Robinson - June 17, 2025

In Los Angeles, the soprano is joined by stage stars Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, and Tituss Burgess for a heartening recital.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 17, 2025

Violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock is the artistic force behind this summer series in Corona del Mar that’s well worth a trip.

Richard S. Ginell - June 16, 2025

The pioneering minimalist composer is honored over two evenings, and his music seems to speak to the ethos of everyone onstage.

Jim Farber - June 16, 2025

Flutist Claire Chase’s astonishing programming for 2025 is devoted to music with complexities beyond the sounded notes.

Tom Jacobs - June 9, 2025

The rising conductor talks to SFCV about how he landed the job following last year’s production of Romeo and Juliet.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 6, 2025

Ahead of his Los Angeles recital debut, Finley chats about his signature roles, particularly in the operas of John Adams.

Josef Woodard - June 6, 2025

Curated by Unsuk Chin, the first night of music is all contemporary and never less than enthralling.

Harlow Robinson - June 3, 2025

A world-class cast headlined by baritone Quinn Kelsey commands the stage in a smart, polished production with a few updates.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 3, 2025

Whether she’s talking this year’s Ojai Music Festival or her signature commissioning project, Density 2036, Chase is forward-focused.