Los Angeles

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

Victoria Looseleaf - June 16, 2022

The conductor, who’s led the orchestra for more than three decades, shares his secrets for a long-lasting musical relationship.

Jim Farber - June 14, 2022

The dancers and musicians of the American Modern Opera Company know how to have fun while still crafting serious performances.

Peter Feher - June 14, 2022

These rising singers are set to take the LAO stage in the coming season.

Josef Woodard - June 13, 2022

The collective of performers and composers more than kept its cool when one of the weekend’s big programs fell through.

Tom Jacobs - June 11, 2022

At 63, the soprano has many irons in the fire, including un-retiring from the Metropolitan Opera to sing in a premiere.

Catherine Womack - June 7, 2022

The L.A. chamber group puts its fun, engaging spin on Mozart’s opera, crafting a performance that’s satire with a message.

Tom Jacobs - June 6, 2022

The three students played together for only a year before taking gold at the national chamber music competition.

Josef Woodard - June 6, 2022

The all-American program includes William Grant Still’s First Symphony and Peter Lieberson’s stirring Neruda Songs.

Peter Feher - June 1, 2022

Giddens plans to bring collaborators she has long worked with, plus more details to be announced.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 31, 2022

The dancer/choreographer talks about the American Modern Opera Company and their collective curation of this year’s Ojai Music Festival.