SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Salastina’s Sunday Morning Concert Centers Clara Schumann Charles Burns - April 29, 2025 The chamber ensemble’s BroadStage performance offers a guided journey from the Three Romances to Richard Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll. Review Ainadamar Leaves a Lasting Impression at LA Opera Jim Farber - April 29, 2025 This stunning production of composer Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang’s modern classic represents the company at its best. Artist Spotlight Mezzo-Soprano Daniela Mack: Force of Nature Victoria Looseleaf - April 24, 2025 Mack is drawing on wells of passion, charisma, and technique to sing roles in Ainadamar at LA Opera and Idomeneo at SF Opera. Review LA Phil Delivers Good News and a Florence Price Concerto Tamzin Elliott - April 22, 2025 Carlos Simon’s gospel-meets-classical Mass has a splashy premiere, and Randall Goosby shines in Price’s Second Violin Concerto. Preview Grupo Corpo Celebrates 50th Anniversary With West Coast Tour Aimée Ts'ao - April 22, 2025 The Brazilian dance company brings two works from its rich history to Berkeley and Los Angeles. Artist Spotlight For Pianist Yeol Eum Son, Expression Is Key Victoria Looseleaf - April 22, 2025 Son shares how everything from rehearsals to romance to writing a newspaper column has informed her music-making. Preview The Soraya Readies a Big Los Angeles Celebration of Martha Graham 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. Review Hear Now Music Festival Spotlights Works by Fresh Composers Charles Burns - April 15, 2025 The 14th edition of the festival proves that contemporary composition is strong as ever in Los Angeles. Review Long Beach Opera Investigates Pauline Oliveros’s Library of Maps Jim Farber - April 15, 2025 Performed aboard the RMS Queen Mary, the production is a madcap but ultimately loving homage to the composer. Music News Populist, Contemporary, Timeless — Music Academy of the West’s 2025 Season Has It All 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. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … Next › Next page Last » Last page