Reviews

Michael Zwiebach - May 12, 2026

The Choir gave a polished, exciting performance of one of the most challenging works in the choral canon.

Steven Winn - May 12, 2026

The conductor led a fervent performance of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony and Ibert’s Flute Concerto with soloist Yubeen Kim.

Harlow Robinson - May 12, 2026

The conductor’s eagerly awaited, COVID-delayed first appearance with the LA Phil delivered on every front.

Steven Winn - May 12, 2026

Her overstuffed Cal Performances concert was upbeat to a fault, though it included a few introspective moments.

Charles Burns - May 12, 2026

Through LA Phil’s Green Umbrella series, the composer, violinist, and vocalist curated a kaleidoscopic, hyperkinetic concert.

Jim Farber - May 12, 2026

Departing Music Director James Conlon presided over the whimsical production of Benjamin Britten’s opera at the cathedral.

Collin Ziegler - May 12, 2026

The great pianist played the composer’s 24 Préludes, with confident brilliance while mishandling some of the quieter pieces.

Harlow Robinson - May 5, 2026

The talented French pianist made a difficult program of Russian repertoire look easy.

Josef Woodard - May 5, 2026

The May 2 performance dove into the music and experience of Indigenous, Black, and Chinese Americans.

Lisa Hirsch - May 5, 2026

The pianist once again showed off his curious — though highly successful — curation intuition.