SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review LA Opera’s Così fan tutte Makes Beautiful Music Jim Farber - March 18, 2025 The production is silly fun, but the cast’s singing and James Conlon’s music direction are serious standouts. Review The Music of Mieczysław Weinberg, Revisited and Reclaimed Harlow Robinson - March 18, 2025 The Polish-Soviet composer has more of his work revived in a Recovered Voices concert at the Colburn School. Music News Looking Back on 60 Years of Los Angeles Master Chorale Victoria Looseleaf - March 17, 2025 The ensemble’s anniversary gala will showcase Doug Aitken’s Lightscape and the recently founded Youth Chorus LA. Review LA Phil Closes Out Its Mahler Festival With a Crackling Fifth Symphony Richard S. Ginell - March 11, 2025 Gustavo Dudamel’s interpretation may be more controlled now, but it still has youthful dash and vigor. Music News LA Phil Pulls Out All the Stops for Gustavo Dudamel’s Final Season Tom Jacobs - March 6, 2025 The orchestra’s schedule for 2025–2026 is partly a tribute to its beloved outgoing music and artistic director. Music News Next Season, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Will Shift Concert Halls 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. Review LA Phil Has Feisty, Exuberant Fun With Mahler’s Seventh Richard S. Ginell - March 4, 2025 Gustavo Dudamel leads a visceral, full-throttle performance that would surely win over skeptics of this work. Review Tyshawn Sorey Meditates on Silence and Improvisation in Two Premieres Harlow Robinson - March 4, 2025 The composer’s latest works are tributes to musicians he has long championed: Julius Eastman and Morton Feldman. Artist Spotlight Baritone Justin Austin Takes Charge 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. Music News Music Makes a Mark at This Year’s Academy Awards Janos Gereben - March 3, 2025 The Los Angeles Master Chorale was among the performers at Sunday night’s ceremony. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … Next › Next page Last » Last page