Artist Spotlights

Victoria Looseleaf - June 6, 2025

Ahead of his Los Angeles recital debut, Finley chats about his signature roles, particularly in the operas of John Adams.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 3, 2025

Whether she’s talking this year’s Ojai Music Festival or her signature commissioning project, Density 2036, Chase is forward-focused.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 28, 2025

Kelsey, who’s singing the title role in Rigoletto at LA Opera, is in demand thanks to his individual voice.

Jeff Kaliss - May 28, 2025

As he prepares to leave his music directorship with the orchestra, Young looks back on a time of transition and innovation.

Emily Wilson - May 13, 2025

It’s a happy marriage for the conductor in his first music directorship and the orchestra looking to preserve and extend its legacy.

Tom Jacobs - May 5, 2025

The Grammy Award winner chats about music as storytelling, how she keeps up her chops on violin, and working with Third Coast Percussion.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 24, 2025

Mack is drawing on wells of passion, charisma, and technique to sing roles in Ainadamar at LA Opera and Idomeneo at SF Opera.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 22, 2025

Son shares how everything from rehearsals to romance to writing a newspaper column has informed her music-making.

Tom Jacobs - April 14, 2025

Between rehearsals for his new work at the LA Phil, Simon chatted about gospel, family, and how he’s committed to his role at The Kennedy Center.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 1, 2025

A virtuoso percussionist, Akiho describes his experience with synesthesia and his unique aesthetic.