Los Angeles

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

Aimée Ts'ao - April 22, 2025

The Brazilian dance company brings two works from its rich history to Berkeley and Los Angeles.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 22, 2025

Son shares how everything from rehearsals to romance to writing a newspaper column has informed her music-making.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 21, 2025

The LA Seen festival reaches its climax with 100 dancers performing rare Graham works, plus a premiere by choreographer Lula Washington.

Charles Burns - April 15, 2025

The 14th edition of the festival proves that contemporary composition is strong as ever in Los Angeles.

Jim Farber - April 15, 2025

Performed aboard the RMS Queen Mary, the production is a madcap but ultimately loving homage to the composer.

Tom Jacobs - April 14, 2025

This summer in Santa Barbara will see everything from Jaws live in concert to world premieres to Gustav Mahler’s Third Symphony.

Tom Jacobs - April 14, 2025

Between rehearsals for his new work at the LA Phil, Simon chatted about gospel, family, and how he’s committed to his role at The Kennedy Center.

Richard S. Ginell - April 8, 2025

Kicking off The Soraya’s LA Seen festival, Blanchard plays excerpts from Champion and Fire Shut Up in My Bones.

Harlow Robinson - April 8, 2025

Louise Farrenc’s enchanting Nonet, along with recent works by Nokuthula Ngwenyama and Sarah Gibson, highlight an imaginative program.

Richard S. Ginell - April 6, 2025

Archival recordings of the composer at the piano, plus an orchestral performance conducted by John Mauceri, give insight into a neglected work.