Los Angeles

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

Janos Gereben - September 16, 2025

This fall, the company will bring contemporary works to Southern California and New York.

Richard S. Ginell - September 16, 2025

The conductor brought his signature energy, capping the Hollywood Bowl run with both drama and humor.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 13, 2025

The Torrance-based tenor speaks about the challenges of music theater and his burgeoning career.

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.