New Music

Rebecca Wishnia - November 14, 2016

With help from The Living Earth Show, the composer delivers an eerie, waterborne work inspired by Moby Dick.

Edward Ortiz - November 7, 2016

Like overgrown kids playing in a sandbox, this percussion ensemble played a concert of new music that lifted spirits and attracted some young fans.

Lou Fancher - October 31, 2016

The legendary dancer talks about Letter to a Man, a powerful interpretation of another legend’s descent into madness.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 26, 2016

New music aces Volti and Left Coast Ensemble team up for a program based on personal letters.

Jim Farber - October 20, 2016

It’s hard to come to grips with the new opera presented by L.A. Opera, which may be part of the point.

Lou Fancher - October 19, 2016

The “Full: Breath” program at BAMFA celebrated the most basic human instinct through dance, music, and visual art.

Lou Fancher - October 17, 2016

The evening’s promise of “Romance” was delivered in small, surprising moments.

Edward Ortiz - October 11, 2016

Eight different composers, four musicians, 2,000 pictures of America, one enthralling experience.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 11, 2016

Unusual instrumental techniques highlight gorgeous soundscapes in a varied program of new music.

Jim Farber - October 4, 2016

A 12-hour event, “Noon to Midnight,” showcases the city’s new music scene.