SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review L.A. Opera’s the loser Is a Winner Jim Farber - February 25, 2019 Rod Gilfry takes an astonishing solo turn in the West Coast premiere of David Lang’s new opera. Review Ben Allison Spins Fascinating Stories in Jazz Andrew Gilbert - February 25, 2019 The bassist and his band Think Free get to a deep conversational level at Freight & Salvage. Review Vibrant Ghosts: Anthony Braxton’s Composition 222 Brin Solomon - February 21, 2019 Wet Ink continues its exploration of Braxton’s unique, open forms at Areté in New York. Review DiDonato Swerves Delightfully Out of Her Lane Steven Winn - February 21, 2019 With Songplay, the mezzo-soprano and an impressive jazz combo pull off a seriously difficult magic trick. Music News Mythology and Young Talent Meet in S.F. Chamber Orchestra’s First Opera Outing Janos Gereben - February 19, 2019 The intrepid group presents Handel’s Acis and Galatea for free at three venues around the Bay. Feature Music at the Palace of Versailles Lisa Hirsch - February 19, 2019 The history of French opera begins not in Paris but at that infamous royal residence. Music News S.F. Ballet Celebrates Women’s History Month With Fundraiser for Girls Janos Gereben - February 19, 2019 Chelsea Clinton joins Yuan Yuan Tan at the Fairmont to support the S.F. Ballet School. Review West Bay Opera’s I due Foscari Conjures Venetian Splendor Steven Winn - February 18, 2019 The Bay Area premiere of Verdi’s family tragedy does a neglected score justice. Artist Spotlight Joyce DiDonato Mingles Genres in Songplay Lily O'Brien - February 18, 2019 Everyone’s favorite mezzo-soprano adventures outside the opera world with her latest album. Review S.F. Ballet Makes the Time and the Space for Artistry Janice Berman - February 18, 2019 Cathy Marston’s Snowblind is the dramatic highlight in a splendid evening of dance and music. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 … Next › Next page Last » Last page