Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - February 18, 2026

Sundays with Coleman presented the quartet in a concert of the “three Bs” on the Caltech campus.

Richard S. Ginell - February 18, 2026

Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris fashioned a new script for Beethoven’s Egmont, which the actress delivered powerfully.

Michael Zwiebach - February 17, 2026

The Irvine-based orchestra celebrates the United States’ 250th anniversary with a season planned by new music director, Alexander Shelley.

Paul Bodine - February 10, 2026

The organization, nearing its 75th year, is set to host an eclectic mix of big-name orchestras and ensembles.

Richard S. Ginell - February 10, 2026

Five world premieres of the Feb. 3 concert ranged from small etudes to an inventive piano concerto.

Jim Farber - February 10, 2026

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

Andrew Gilbert - February 10, 2026

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

Harlow Robinson - February 10, 2026

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

Tom Jacobs - February 5, 2026

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

Richard S. Ginell - February 3, 2026

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