With fearless performances of Bartók and Berlioz, violist Zoe Yost and soprano Cristina Villalobos are emerging artists to watch.
John Holiday, Lara Downes, and LACO performed at Cicada’s Art Deco Ballroom on Oct. 4.
“Nick Norton & Cristina Lord: FRIENDS” set a reflective and purposeful tone for the season.
Gustavo Dudamel’s program traced a vibrant lineage from Firebird to the U.S. premiere of Frenzy.
The conductor led Timothy Higgins’ Market Street, 1920s and Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony, and Javier Perianes soloed in Grieg’s Piano Concerto.
The Paris Opera Ballet presented the North American premiere of Hofesh Shechter’s Red Carpet at Cal Performances on Oct. 2.
In its fall concert, the group shed light on early 20th-century modernism with works by Jean Cras and Leo Ornstein.
Avery Boettcher shines as the opera’s tragic protagonist, but middling results from her counterparts weigh down the production.
The conductor, who will move to New York next year, led the LA Phil in a program of works by Reid and Strauss.
The 34-year-old performed works by 20th century Russian composers during a Cal Performances recital on Sunday, Sept. 28.
