SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Artist Spotlight Simon O’Neill: Heldentenor to the World Emily Wilson - October 10, 2023 As he gets ready to play Lohengrin in San Francisco, O’Neill talks about his life as one of the leading Wagner tenors of his generation. Feature Sunday in the PARC: How The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs Draws Upon a Sondheim Musical Marissa Skudlarek - October 10, 2023 Did Stephen Sondheim’s celebrated portrait of creative obsession spark ideas for composer Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell? Feature Lift Every Voice: The Rising Generation of Singers Charts a New Path for Jazz Andrew Gilbert - October 10, 2023 You still hear the influence of the Great American Songbook, but younger vocalists are taking inspiration and material from other genres, too. Music News Olimpia: Another Baroque Opera Revival by Ars Minerva Janos Gereben - October 9, 2023 Get ready for the latest 17th-century world premiere from Céline Ricci and company. Music News Master Hula Teacher Patrick Makuakāne Receives MacArthur Award Janos Gereben - October 9, 2023 With his San Francisco-based dance company, Makuakāne has long championed a tradition that others have overlooked. Music News Leela Dance Collective Hits $1 Million Mark Victoria Looseleaf - October 9, 2023 The company’s foundation for supporting North Indian classical arts recently reached a major endowment milestone. Review The Industry Again Rethinks Opera With Star Choir, a 2023 Space Odyssey Jim Farber - October 3, 2023 The company’s shows are always a bit of a trek but so worth it. Feature Get Your Kicks at Monterey 66 Andrew Gilbert - October 3, 2023 The eclectic, vibrant, and joyous festival was a testament to outgoing Artistic Director Tim Jackson’s 33 years of leadership. Review Jonathan Tetelman Tackles The Great Puccini Jason Victor Serinus - October 2, 2023 On a new recording, the tenor demonstrates his superb vocal chops with just a bit too much restraint. Preview Livermore Valley Opera Branches Out With Of Mice and Men Lily O'Brien - October 2, 2023 The company is telling an all-American story in composer Carlisle Floyd’s setting of John Steinbeck’s classic novella. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 … Next › Next page Last » Last page