Exclusive: San Francisco Symphony announces Michael Tilson Thomas memorial concert
As befitting one of the superstars of the classical music world, the public memorial for Michael Tilson Thomas…
James Conlon reflects on his 20 years as music director of L.A. Opera
In mid-September 2004, James Conlon, a 54-year-old New Yorker who had just completed a nine-year appointment as music…
Elim Chan hired as San Francisco Symphony’s first female music director
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elim Chan was hired as first female music director of the San Francisco Symphony…
San Francisco Symphony appoints Elim Chan as the first female music director
The Brief The San Francisco Symphony announced on Thursday Elim Chan will serve as the first female music…
Michael Tilson Thomas embodied L.A.’s musical essence
Michael Tilson Thomas came onto the scene as a great hope for classical music, American music, Los Angeles…
L.A.’s wunderkind conductor Michael Tilson Thomas dies
Grammy-winning conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, the bird-like maestro affectionately dubbed MTT and a “bad boy of classical music”…
Anna Handler to become the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s conductor-in-residence
With Gustavo Dudamel’s final season as music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic reaching its homestretch,…
L.A. Phil first new season without Dudamel big and bold as ever
On Sunday, Aug. 23, Gustavo Dudamel will say his final goodbye to the Los Angeles Philharmonic as music…
The best of Los Angeles’ classical music scene in 2025
No one needs reminding that 2025 began in an L.A. aflame. Musicians didn’t escape the fires, especially in…