After a long search, the Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced the successor to the wildly popular Gustavo Dudamel — British conductor Daniel Harding, who will take the helm in fall 2027. While this seems a fairly safe choice and contrary to the rumors that the next artistic director would be from another underrepresented group (buzzes … Read more
A very welcome email blast went out this week, apprising longtime friends and fans of Southern California’s most revered Gilbert & Sullivan troupe of some upcoming changes. After the death of founder Richard Sheldon in 2017, OALC has been adrift as they searched for next steps and the right leader. But with well-established theater guy Alan … Read more
Yet another music critic has been laid off, and his absence will have a direct effect on quality arts reporting in Southern California. Unfortunately, the Orange County Register informed resident critic Timothy Mangan of the decision on Friday, just as he was headed to LA Opera to cover La Bohéme with Gustavo Dudamel at the helm. According … Read more