L.A. Opera’s 'Lucia', Brilliantly Retold as an American Tragedy
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Honorable mention also goes to L.A. Opera’s new chorus director Jeremy Frank, who enlivens many scenes with choruses that are fully engaging and energetic.
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Beethoven Ninth and Utopian Brotherhood at the Bowl
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Samy Moussa’s Elysium (U.S. premiere) made a fitting companion piece to the mighty Beethoven Ninth, echoing these words from the chorale finale “Elysium… [where] all men shall become brothers”.
Read MoreTuesday Night Fever - Nobu Plays Rach 2
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First and foremost, Nobu is a fine pianist who has something fresh to say in Rachmaninoff’s well-worn Second Concerto, and says it eloquently and elegantly.
Read MoreA Bittersweet Tchaikovsky Spectacular Concert Draws Capacity Crowd
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The Ukrainian national anthem preceded the Star-Spangled Banner, ostensibly to counterbalance the effect of the 1812 Overture celebrating Russian military victory.
Read MoreLA Phil's 'Fidelio' Is an Opera Hit for the Deaf
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Many in the audience were enjoying themselves and applauding in sign language (shaking both hands in the air)…
Read MoreA Star-Studded Week With Zubin Mehta, Lang Lang, Yuja
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It’s a star-studded week at the Disney Hall, headlined by LA Phil’s beloved former Music Director Zubin Mehta and superstar (some say popstar) pianists Lang Lang and Yuja Wang.
Read MoreMarch Madness with Hilary Hahn, Mahler Seventh and More
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Hilary Hahn must be the violinist du jour among the Gen Z’s. Large contingents of college kids from around the U.S. showed up in force avidly to hear their idol, and they were not disappointed.
Read MoreSomber Elgar and Tchaikovsky Program Offers Solace, Optimism
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With the war in Ukraine still raging unabated into the second week...this week’s somber LA Phil program is a reflection of the world at large.
Read MoreSalonen Returns with Something Old and Lots of New
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One of the many pleasures of resuming life post-Covid is seeing the return of beloved former Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, always adventurous and daring in his programming.
Read MoreOne Month in Review - 3 Conductors for 3 Pianists in LA
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On February 5, LA Phil went on to new heights with conductor Philippe Jordan, who gave a brilliant Russian program that would not soon be forgotten
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