SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Steve Reich’s Latest Works on Display From LA Phil New Music Group Jim Farber - April 4, 2023 The local premiere of Reich/Richter highlights a concert celebrating the 86-year-old composer’s long productivity. Artist Spotlight Rafael Payare Loves Mahler — Tár, Not So Much Tom Jacobs - April 3, 2023 The Venezuelan conductor has been floated as a successor to Gustavo Dudamel, but right now he just wants to focus on his upcoming concerts with the LA Phil. Artist Spotlight Steve Reich Looks Back on the Musical Revolution He Helped Ignite Tom Jacobs - April 3, 2023 SFCV chats with one of the pioneers in American composition about how the “minimalist” label doesn’t do his movement justice. Review Samara Joy Sings and Swings Mightily With the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Richard S. Ginell - March 28, 2023 The newly minted Grammy Award winner delivers a remarkably polished set at The Soraya. Review Reena Esmail’s Malhaar Is a Rainmaker for Los Angeles Master Chorale Josef Woodard - March 28, 2023 The premiere of Esmail’s work about water and the environment makes a powerful impression alongside Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem. Review Music Cuts to the Heart of Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande at LA Opera Victoria Looseleaf - March 28, 2023 With James Conlon conducting a sensitive account of the score, and a fine cast to boot, there is no mystery to the success of this production. Review Claire Chase and Esperanza Spalding Reunite at the LA Phil Richard S. Ginell - March 28, 2023 The U.S. premiere of Felipe Lara’s Double Concerto has the two players merging avant-garde sensibilities, with Susanna Mälkki conducting. Feature Composer Nina Shekhar Finds Her People Tamzin Elliott - March 28, 2023 The USC Thornton grad is embracing multiple community roles and ignoring avant-garde hipness in favor of inclusive, polyglot music. Preview Discover the Dance Magic of Like Water for Chocolate Victoria Looseleaf - March 27, 2023 At the Segerstrom Center, American Ballet Theatre mounts the U.S. premiere of Christopher Wheeldon’s enchanting work. Review Suite Music: Terence Blanchard Returns to Disney Hall With Scores From Spike Lee Films Richard S. Ginell - March 21, 2023 The great trumpeter and his E-Collective group finally play a concert that was scheduled for three years ago. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 … Next › Next page Last » Last page