Features

Janos Gereben - March 11, 2013

An in-depth report on the threat of a musicians' strike looming over the San Francisco Symphony.

Michael Zwiebach - March 7, 2013

Here is a short tribute to only a few of the great violinists who have played in the Bay Area in the last month, or who will play here shortly. If the list were complete, it would be twice as long.

Jeff Kaliss - March 5, 2013

This year’s Jewish Music Festival brings to light the cultural achievements of Poland’s once-thriving Jewish community.

Janos Gereben - March 4, 2013

A report on the highlights of the upcoming San Francisco Symphony season.

Jeff Kaliss - March 1, 2013

After the passing of William Bennett (1956-2013), prinicpal oboist of the San Francisco Symphony, a remembrance.

Michael Zwiebach - February 28, 2013

Thank goodness for the problems two people have falling in love and the jams that love lands them in: Otherwise, there would be much less to sing about. 

SFCV Staff - February 28, 2013

SFCV announces its first annual Music Educator Award for teaching excellence. We want your favorite teacher to win this award! Deadline for nominations is April 1.

Jason Victor Serinus - February 23, 2013

Mezzo-soprano Zheng Cao, 46, whose nationally publicized fight against cancer was as inspiring as her vibrant singing, has died.

Janice Berman - February 22, 2013

In its centenary year, everyone will talk about The Rite of Spring as music. Maybe we should make time to talk about its more dangerous and electrifying aspect — the dancing.

Michael Zwiebach - February 21, 2013

Movie music — and movies about music — had a banner year in 2012. Here are the tracks from the actual nominated soundtracks plus a few extras, for fun.