Women in Music

Iris Kwok - August 23, 2025

From Monteverdi to Missy Mazzoli, the cellist’s newest record features a range of compositions honoring female characters of tragic myths.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 1, 2025

As chairwoman of the Annenberg Foundation, Wallis supported civics, culture, and conservation, especially in Los Angeles.

Harlow Robinson - July 30, 2025

Composer Aleksandra Vrebalov’s work will be performed during Cabrillo's “Chasing Light” program on August 2.

Ruby Dowling - July 28, 2025

The event, honoring 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, will include food and cultural exhibitions in addition to the genre-defying performances.

Iris Kwok - July 26, 2025

Thorvaldsdottir’s work will be performed at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music on August 9.

Tom Jacobs - July 24, 2025

A defining voice in California civil rights history takes center stage in Dolores, set for its world premiere at West Edge Opera.

Charles Burns - July 21, 2025

The composer’s innovative and collaborative style is highlighted during a concert at Thayer Hall, marking the one-year anniversary of her passing.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 21, 2025

The 29-year-old, returning to the LA Phil this month, says that connecting with an orchestra is all about being open to other perspectives.

Jeff Kaliss - July 7, 2025

Soprano Leslie Katter stars in an evocative recital featuring a world premiere by composer JJ Hollingsworth to a text by Lisa Delan.

Richard S. Ginell - June 30, 2025

Conducting his friend Kaija Saariaho’s Adriana Mater, Salonen makes the best case for this disturbing, sometimes dreamlike opera.