SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Artist Spotlight Rising Conductor Anna Handler Is Already at Home on the World’s Stages Victoria Looseleaf - July 21, 2025 The 29-year-old, returning to the LA Phil this month, says that connecting with an orchestra is all about being open to other perspectives. Preview Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra Enters the Los Angeles Festival Scene Victoria Looseleaf - July 15, 2025 The ensemble is hosting its inaugural Santa Monica Music Festival this weekend, with four world premieres planned. Review Romantic Favorites With the New Hollywood String Quartet Harlow Robinson - July 15, 2025 In San Marino, the group pays homage to its namesake ensemble with spirited performances of Hugo Wolf, Alexander Borodin, and César Franck. Review A Mostly Russian Start to the LA Phil’s Hollywood Bowl Season Richard S. Ginell - July 15, 2025 The orchestra’s first concert of the summer features conductor Thomas Søndergård and music by Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev. Artist Spotlight Conductor Stéphane Denève: “Music is vibrations from one heart to another.” Tom Jacobs - July 13, 2025 Ahead of his concerts at Festival Napa Valley and Music Academy of the West, Denève discusses how artistry can bridge generations and cultures. Preview Leonard Slatkin and the New Hollywood String Quartet Keep It All in the Family Victoria Looseleaf - July 8, 2025 The conductor is set to share memories of his studio-musician parents during the NHSQ’s upcoming Summer of Angels festival. Music News CAP UCLA’s Eclectic Upcoming Season Features Dance, Opera, and a Live Video Game Tom Jacobs - July 7, 2025 The presenter’s 2025–2026 lineup, centered at the Nimoy Theater, promises to push the limits of performance in provocative ways. Music News Visa Trouble Has Complicated Musicians’ U.S. Travel Plans Janos Gereben - July 1, 2025 TwoSet Violin, the popular YouTube classical duo, have had to cancel West Coast tour dates this month. Review This Los Angeles Music Festival Is Experimental but Accessible to All Charles Burns - July 1, 2025 The Dog Star Orchestra, founded by Michael Pisaro, stages a series of free summer concerts that embrace ear-opening extremes. Music News Colburn School Announces Concert Schedule for 2025–2026 Tom Jacobs - June 30, 2025 Several orchestral performances under Esa-Pekka Salonen highlight the season, along with appearances by pianist Jeremy Denk. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page