Chamber Music

Roger Wallace - May 22, 2018

The theremin virtuoso demonstrates the strengths and limits of the quirky electronic device, while Friction drives off in "Little Red Corvette."

Richard S. Ginell - May 22, 2018

A lively concert awakens interest in authentically Spanish composers.

Steven Winn - May 22, 2018

The West Coast premiere of Philip Glass’s Third Piano Concerto dominates the program.

Lou Fancher - May 21, 2018

The California composer addresses headline topics with latter-day lieder imbued with classical, jazz, and rock influences.

Joe Cadagin - May 8, 2018

Composer Martin Matalon’s score for a 1919 silent film comedy isn’t meant as underscoring, and that’s part of the problem.

Nicholas Jones - May 8, 2018

A fascinating concert of seldom-heard music reflects on the Europe of a century ago.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - May 6, 2018

John Musto’s Bastianello and William Bolcom’s Lucrezia have fun with hoary comedic situations.

Peter Feher - May 1, 2018

The quartet went all in on the final day of their local festival.

Jim Farber - April 30, 2018

The vibrant L.A. festival showcases challenging new works by composers working on the edge.

Tysen Dauer - April 30, 2018

The bracing mix of acoustic "classical" ensembles, savvy programing, state-of-the-art electronics, and sophisticated DJs offers a potent musical brew.