SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review Pacific Opera Project’s Mikado Is All Over the Place Jim Farber - August 20, 2019 This Japan-England-America mashup will be very welcome to opera fans. Review Sante Fe Opera’s Unruly Thirteenth Child Lisa Hirsch - August 20, 2019 A new opera from Poul Ruders reimagines a Grimm fairy tale. Review West Edge Opera’s Threepenny Opera Is on the Edge Jeff Kaliss - August 19, 2019 Well-sung renditions of Kurt Weill’s songs are highlights of this production. Review SF Choral Society Premieres David Lang’s Thoughtful teach your children Tysen Dauer - August 19, 2019 Ensemble of the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir earns the limelight. Review Merola 2019 Bids Farewell With Grand Finale Janos Gereben - August 19, 2019 Nuanced power characterizes the expert renditions of challenging works by these accomplished Merolini. Review Lee Ritenour and Ivan Lins Kick Off Jazz at the Bowl for Real Richard S. Ginell - August 17, 2019 It was a Brazilian love affair for a night filled with tributes and reunions of old pros. Music News San Francisco Opera Cancels Domingo Concert Michael Zwiebach - August 13, 2019 In the wake of a detailed, wide-ranging Associated Press investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, the company decided to cancel the highly anticipated concert. Review The Many Faces of Summer Fest Andrew Gilbert - August 13, 2019 Just dipping a toe in the musical waters of the San José jazz celebration is a full-immersion experience. Review Letter from Seattle: A Raw, Impactful Rigoletto Jason Victor Serinus - August 13, 2019 An updated production draws clear parallels between the opera’s action and recent politics. Review West Edge Opera Transfixes With Breaking the Waves Steven Winn - August 12, 2019 Soprano Sara LeMesh is extraordinary in this gripping production of Missy Mazzoli’s adaptation of the Lars von Trier film. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 … Next › Next page Last » Last page