SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Review Guitar Legend John McLaughlin Retires With an Incendiary Farewell Concert Richard S. Ginell - December 12, 2017 The founder of the Mahavishnu Orchestra burns bright with his innovative mélange of jazz, rock, and Indian themes in the final concert of his last tour. Review Christopher Cerrone’s Can’t and Won’t Does in Calder Quartet Premiere Jim Farber - December 10, 2017 The scaled-down song cycle is inspired by stories from Lydia Davis. Feature The Compleat Composer 2017: Musician, Sound Designer, Producer Jim Farber - December 4, 2017 If you’re interested in composing for movies, TV, video games, or anywhere else, it’s no longer enough to fill up a page with notes. Artist Spotlight John Mauceri on Bernstein and Beyond Richard S. Ginell - November 28, 2017 The noted conductor talks about his mentor, colleague, and friend Leonard Bernstein, and about his own adventures on the podium. Review Bernstein’s Theater Music Gets Retrospective From John Mauceri and a Lot of Friends Richard S. Ginell - November 21, 2017 The show at the Valley Performing Arts Center in L.A. featured the New West Symphony and a lot of lesser-known musical highlights. Review L.A. Phil’s Noon to Midnight Marathon Runs the Gamut of New Music Jim Farber - November 20, 2017 Some clear winners emerged from the 21-concert music fest, along with some also-ran entrants. Music News Seattle Symphony’s Simon Woods Heads South to L.A. Peter Feher - November 16, 2017 The L.A. Philharmonic has a new CEO. Review Walt Disney Hall Under Alien Attack in War of the Worlds Jim Farber - November 13, 2017 Martian invasion threatens L.A. Philharmonic concert! Review Tough Love, Bergman Style: Persona Becomes an Opera Jim Farber - November 13, 2017 L.A. Opera and Beth Morrison Projects explore the intricacies of Ingmar Bergman’s film in an opera by Keeril Makan and Jay Scheib. Review The Los Angeles Master Chorale Celebrates the Ungrateful Dead Jim Farber - October 31, 2017 A mostly somber Día de los Muertos program casts the limelight on choral works by Latin American composers. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 Next › Next page Last » Last page
