Los Angeles

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

Richard S. Ginell - May 29, 2024

Ten years after its last residency here, the band returns to run through its entire album catalog in a nine-concert stay.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 29, 2024

Thomas is set to premiere Fire and Blue Sky, a song cycle written for him by composer Joel Thompson and poet Imani Tolliver.

Jim Farber - May 28, 2024

The piano duo plays music to accompany the visual antics of Man Ray and René Clair.

Tom Jacobs - May 25, 2024

The pianist has curated a variegated set of concerts, embracing the festival’s tradition of adventure.

Jim Farber - May 21, 2024

Anchored by James Conlon’s masterful conducting and a world-class cast, this production has everything.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 21, 2024

Achinta S. McDaniel’s dance piece about the effects of the pandemic lockdown finds ghostly parallels in the museum’s Victorian architecture.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 20, 2024

Trio Azura takes home the grand prize, as well as honors in just about every other category.

SFCV Editors, Janos Gereben - May 17, 2024

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

Victoria Looseleaf - May 17, 2024

Faliks talks about her memoir, Weight in the Fingertips, and her latest album, Manuscripts Don’t Burn — the subjects of her current tour.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 13, 2024

You’ll be able to catch everything from full productions to pieces in progress during the Opera America conference next month.