SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Feature In a Time of Crisis, Treelogy Speaks for the Trees Victoria Looseleaf - February 21, 2023 The Soraya brings to fruition a trilogy of works celebrating native California trees that are now threatened by climate change. Review A Sunday in Pasadena With George Jim Farber - February 21, 2023 The Pasadena Playhouse offers a glimmering revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical about art and artists. Preview The Urgent and Enduring Music of Dave Brubeck, Cantata Composer Molly Colin - February 20, 2023 Brubeck’s The Gates of Justice, a 1969 piece very different from his up-tempo jazz standards, gets two performances in L.A. this month. Music News LA Opera Revives, Expands Recovered Voices Project in 2023–2024 Tom Jacobs - February 20, 2023 Music Director James Conlon’s signature initiative branches out next season to include a production of William Grant Still’s Highway 1, U.S.A. Review Yuja Wang Teams With Dudamel and LA Phil for Rachmaninoff Cycle Richard S. Ginell - February 13, 2023 The brilliant pianist has been on a tear performing the composer’s four concertos and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Review Melissa Aldana Keeps Things Fluid for The Soraya’s Jazz at Naz Festival Richard S. Ginell - February 13, 2023 The Chilean tenor saxophonist leads a pair of pleasantly experimental sets on a stage reconfigured for the occasion. Preview Stephen Sondheim Gets a Four-Month-Long Celebration in Pasadena Tom Jacobs - February 13, 2023 Productions of Sunday in the Park With George, A Little Night Music, and more feature on the Pasadena Playhouse’s schedule. Preview Long Beach Opera Tells a Medieval Story With Timeless Emotions Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2023 Cast and crew are gearing up for the world premiere of Kate Soper’s The Romance of the Rose, inspired by a 13th-century poem. Music News Gustavo Dudamel to Leave Los Angeles for New York Philharmonic Tom Jacobs - February 8, 2023 The star conductor will remain at the LA Phil helm until the end of his contract. Music News Pasadena Symphony’s Former Music Director Sues Orchestra on Discrimination Grounds Michael Zwiebach - February 7, 2023 A report in Pasadena Now explains that David Lockington alleges wrongful termination and religious discrimination over a vaccine mandate. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 … Next › Next page Last » Last page