SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Preview From Omar to Otello: LA Opera’s Ambitious 2022–2023 Season Tom Jacobs - February 6, 2022 Lots of firsts for the company as Lina González-Granados takes up the baton, the banjo makes an appearance, and an opera for babies debuts. Feature The Essential Yuja Wang Michael Zwiebach - February 1, 2022 What to explore first in the great pianist’s recordings. Review Only an Octave (and an Identity) Apart Jason Victor Serinus - February 1, 2022 Anthony Roth Costanzo and Justin Vivian Bond team up on a delightful new Decca release. Music News Jazz Stars Light Up The Soraya in February Peter Feher - February 1, 2022 An impressive range of talent is expected to make the inaugural jazz festival at the performing arts center at Cal State Northridge a major draw. Music News SF Lamplighters Celebrates 70 Years With a Live Performance on Stage Janos Gereben - January 31, 2022 The company's first in-person show since the pandemic features scenes from all 14 Gilbert & Sullivan operas. Review The Cleveland Orchestra Pairs Downcast Schnittke With Volatile Prokofiev Richard S. Ginell - January 31, 2022 Franz Welser-Möst guides the superb orchestra through polished and precise readings in this welcome addition to TCO’s growing catalog. Feature Camille A. Brown Inspires Transformation Through Dance Emily Wilson - January 31, 2022 The dynamic dancer/choreographer/educator brings her company to the Hammer Theatre Feb. 4. Review A New Disc Reveals George Walker’s Piano Sonatas Steven Winn - January 31, 2022 Steven Beck makes a persuasive case for the Pulitzer-winning composer’s keyboard works. Artist Spotlight Sasha Cooke and Art in the Time of COVID Tom Jacobs - January 29, 2022 The acclaimed mezzo’s new CD debuts 17 new songs written for her during the pandemic. Review The LA Phil Strikes a Swinging Blow for Symphonic Ellington Richard S. Ginell - January 25, 2022 The orchestra plays a swath of the great composer’s long-form pieces in arrangements. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 … Next › Next page Last » Last page