Los Angeles

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

Tom Jacobs - September 10, 2025

Abrams, who has often performed with the LA Phil, will assume the leadership role on September 1, 2026.

Richard S. Ginell - September 9, 2025

Bang on a Can All-Stars and friends celebrate the composer’s breakthrough 1960s works, and a premiere by his son Gyan.

Harlow Robinson - September 9, 2025

Ellen Reid’s meditation on motherhood Body Cosmic and Mozart’s Requiem share a program that contemplates human existence.

Andrew Gilbert - September 9, 2025

Diaspora Arts Connection’s annual concert features performances in defiance of restrictions on women singing in the Middle East.

Richard S. Ginell - September 3, 2025

Leonard Slatkin conducted music by Jeff Beal, with soloist Kelly Hall-Tomkins in support of multiple sclerosis patients and families.

Michael Zwiebach - September 2, 2025

The LA Phil announced Salonen’s new position and a partnership with the Philharmonie de Paris.

SFCV Editors - August 26, 2025

See which artists and performances topped our annual readers’ poll.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 19, 2025

The 35-year-old maestra will make her LA Philharmonic debut at the Hollywood Bowl on August 26 in an all-Beethoven program.

Harlow Robinson - August 19, 2025

The Aug. 14 program at the Hollywood Bowl brought masterful performances of works by Russian and Russophile composers.

Richard S. Ginell - August 12, 2025

Gustavo Dudamel and Cho drew a capacity crowd for a concert connecting two musical giants.