SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature Take a Genre-Expanding Ride on Rhiannon Giddens’s American Railroad Andrew Gilbert - November 19, 2024 The singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist’s signature project with the Silkroad Ensemble is now available in album form. Review Ars Minerva Brings a 17th-Century Venetian Opera to Modern Life Nicholas Jones - November 19, 2024 The worthy but forgotten La Flora is the latest Baroque gem to be revived by this great local company. Review Carmen Returns to SF Opera With a Top-Drawer Cast Michael Zwiebach - November 18, 2024 Director Francesca Zambello’s durable production thrives on the strength of lead singers Eve-Maud Hubeaux and Jonathan Tetelman. Review SF Opera’s Adler Fellows Dazzle in Showcase Performance Lisa Hirsch - November 17, 2024 The Adlers’ annual concert highlights emerging opera talents, including standout Canadian soprano Olivia Smith. Preview Heidi Duckler Is Los Angeles’ “Queen of Site-Specific Dance” Victoria Looseleaf - November 12, 2024 The choreographer’s company will be responding to both space and sound in an “exploratory opera” by experimental musician Julia Edith Rigby. Feature Inside the Mind of Leonardo da Vinci With Director Ken Burns and Composer Caroline Shaw Tamzin Elliott - November 12, 2024 The filmmaker’s new documentary is his first on a non-American subject and his first to feature an original score. Artist Spotlight Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo Hits All the High Notes Victoria Looseleaf - November 12, 2024 Costanzo is set to make his Bay Area recital debut in a wide-ranging program presented by San Francisco Performances. Music News SF Symphony and LA Phil to Face Off at 67th Annual Grammy Awards Janos Gereben - November 11, 2024 Both orchestras are nominated for signature projects led by their outgoing music directors. Feature Everyone’s Turning Out for Oaktown Jazz Workshops’ 30th Anniversary Andrew Gilbert - November 11, 2024 Alumni, faculty, and supporters of the Oakland music education program are reuniting for an evening of performances at Yoshi’s. Review LA Opera’s Lavish Romeo and Juliet Returns Jim Farber - November 5, 2024 This revival of Charles Gounod’s audience favorite is eye-catching as ever, and soprano Amina Edris is a standout Juliet. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page