SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the Los Angeles area. Music News Monday Evening Concerts Taps Into Avant-Garde History in 2019–20 Peter Feher - October 15, 2019 Contemporary music sits shoulder to shoulder with 20th-century avant-garde classics in the new season. Music News Christopher Koelsch To Take Over Plácido Domingo’s Duties Victoria Looseleaf - October 15, 2019 LA Opera won’t try to replace Domingo, who resigned earlier this month over sexual harassment allegations. Artist Spotlight Jeremy Denk Has a Lot to Say About Mozart Victoria Looseleaf - October 15, 2019 The “thinking person’s pianist” joins Nicholas McGegan and the LACO Oct. 26–27. Review Gustavo Dudamel and Pianist Sergio Tiempo Ignite Esteban Benzecry’s Universos infinitos Jim Farber - October 14, 2019 LA Phil catches fire with a pan-American concert of old favorites and a world premiere. Review LA Opera’s Light in the Piazza Lacks a Punch Victoria Looseleaf - October 14, 2019 An all-star cast, including Renée Fleming, sings splendidly, but the show skirts many of the issues it raises. Artist Spotlight David Rosenboom Steps Into the New Tamzin Elliott - October 12, 2019 The departing dean of the music school at CalArts is still excited about fresh ideas and new approaches to making music. Music News Boston Court Pasadena Steps It Up Peter Feher - October 8, 2019 The arts presenter is consolidating leadership while beefing up its already strong performance schedule. Review San Diego Symphony Leaps Forward With Rafael Payare Richard S. Ginell - October 8, 2019 The Venezuelan conductor brings out the best in his new orchestra in wildly different works by Gustav Mahler and Mason Bates. Artist Spotlight Musicals Star Brian Stokes Mitchell Reveals His Operatic Dream Role Jim Farber - October 7, 2019 The Broadway baritone talks Light in the Piazza at LA Opera and a path not taken at the Met years ago. Review LA Phil Season Opens in Unabashed Pops Fashion Jim Farber - October 7, 2019 Knoxville: Summer of 1915, Jean-Yves Thibaudet’s raucous Gershwin concerto, and Copland’s Appalachian Spring make for a summery opener at Disney Hall. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 … Next › Next page Last » Last page