The “Luminaries” concert highlighted powerful pieces, and made a case for the contemporary.
A strong cast makes a weak production worthwhile.
Conductor Daniele Rustioni and cellist Daniel Müller-Schott made strong first impressions in music by Brahms and Antonín Dvořák.
In their Cal Performances debut, the quartet delivered an electrifying account of Rihm’s volatile Third String Quartet.
In collaboration with Cal Performances, Philip Glass’s score and live singers brought Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film to life.
In collaboration with Ogi, Alexander Lloyd Blake releases Running From, Running To: A Musical Reflection on Ahmaud Arbery.
At Bing Concert Hall, the world-class soprano delivered a memorable program of Italian and Spanish works plus six encores.
Thomas Adès's spectacular ballet excerpt gets a bold reading from the LA Phil, paired with a brisk Beethoven Sixth.
The pianist’s March 7 performance was so moving it inspired the audience to hum along.
The oratorio has its ups and downs, but the English Concert presented a strong rendition.
