Dudamel Leads a Definitive ‘West Side Story’ at the Bowl
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In my view, this Dudamel-led reading at the Bowl was the definitive “West Side Story”, surpassing the film soundtrack in authenticity, breadth and depth.
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Joyful Mozart and Mahler Ends Pacific Symphony Season
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Seated face-to-face across two pianos placed side by side, the two sisters showed an extraordinary and satisfying rapport, in their dialogs and their ability to finish each other’s sentences instinctively.
Read MoreUkrainian Pianist Conquers Emperor Concerto in His OC Return
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The 38-year-old pianist, hailing from Ukraine by way of Italy, is an estimable artist possessing a forceful, sparkling right hand and a supremely lyrical left hand…
Read MoreA Hot Night on the Nile
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The flame burns the brightest with the Radames of tenor Russell Thomas, who combines elegance with fire, in phrasing and in control of dynamics.
Read MoreA Night with Mozart and Salieri, and the Amazing Pacific Chorale
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Marco Barricelli could not erase the memory of F. Murray Abraham; nonetheless, he managed to inject some semblance of humanity into the Hollywood caricature of Salieri’s character.
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 MorePacific Symphony Stages a Powerhouse 'Otello' in Costa Mesa
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American tenor Carl Tanner gave the finest singing of the evening as the tragic moor Otello. His “Esultate!” in Act 1 pealed through the thick stormy orchestra with a majestic ringing tone.
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 MoreDance As Drama, LA Opera’s 'St Matthew Passion'
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Young dancers of the Hamburg Ballet, who were instructed to improvise and react to the specific words and passages in the music. It’s a novel approach that worked brilliantly.
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