Los Angeles

Staged among giant sculptures at The Broad, Cornelius Cardew’s large-scale work was a curious encounter.

SFCV’s Andrew Gilbert recounts his five-year friendship with the trailblazing arranger and trombonist, who would have turned 100 last month.

The superstar pianist gave a spectacular performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2.

With a charismatic new music director at the helm, programming includes Carmen and Candide among other familiar favorites.

The pianist’s Sacredness takes inspiration from Ellington but charts its own eclectic path.

At the Jan. 29 concert, she demonstrated a strong connection with the orchestra and a precise conducting style.

The recital with Long Beach Opera highlights seven female characters with famous meltdowns.

Capping off a remarkable week for L.A. orchestral music, the maestro drew sophistication and nuance from the exuberant ensemble.

The recital featured three highly virtuosic musicians in perfect harmony on Thursday night at the UCLA Nimoy Theater.

Conductor and pianist tackled the most daunting piano concertos in the canon with fire.