Both orchestras are nominated for signature projects led by their outgoing music directors.
An “introductory” first half, featuring works by Benjamin Britten and Mason Bates, nicely sets up a Brahms symphony on the second.
In the days before Halloween, the LA Phil and LA Opera each produced concerts showcasing classic Mexican films.
The little-known mid-20th-century Russian composer gets the spotlight in an unusual concert from Other Minds.