Los Angeles

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

Jim Farber - March 18, 2025

The production is silly fun, but the cast’s singing and James Conlon’s music direction are serious standouts.

Harlow Robinson - March 18, 2025

The Polish-Soviet composer has more of his work revived in a Recovered Voices concert at the Colburn School.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 17, 2025

The ensemble’s anniversary gala will showcase Doug Aitken’s Lightscape and the recently founded Youth Chorus LA.

Richard S. Ginell - March 11, 2025

Gustavo Dudamel’s interpretation may be more controlled now, but it still has youthful dash and vigor.

Tom Jacobs - March 6, 2025

The orchestra’s schedule for 2025–2026 is partly a tribute to its beloved outgoing music and artistic director.

Tom Jacobs - March 4, 2025

LACO is leaving Glendale and taking up residence at the Colburn School, where a new Frank Gehry-designed venue will soon be unveiled.

Richard S. Ginell - March 4, 2025

Gustavo Dudamel leads a visceral, full-throttle performance that would surely win over skeptics of this work.

Harlow Robinson - March 4, 2025

The composer’s latest works are tributes to musicians he has long championed: Julius Eastman and Morton Feldman.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 4, 2025

The hardworking young star, who’s back at LA Opera this month for Così fan tutte, knows his business and what to do next with his career.

Janos Gereben - March 3, 2025

The Los Angeles Master Chorale was among the performers at Sunday night’s ceremony.