SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Artist Spotlight Nicole Cabell Debuts as Fiordiligi With SF Opera Lisa Houston - November 15, 2021 The acclaimed soprano talks with SFCV about her dream roles, balancing her performing and professorial duties, and making kindness count. Review Alonzo King LINES Ballet Shows Its Depth in Live Performance Janice Berman - November 9, 2021 The company is back, showcasing some older works and 2019’s Azoth. Review Good As Gold: Ballet Hispánico at Zellerbach Janice Berman - November 8, 2021 The venerable troupe celebrates 50 years of dance magic in its first-ever appearance in Berkeley. Feature The Count Basie Orchestra Swings On Andrew Gilbert - November 8, 2021 Oaklander Glen Pearson is on the piano bench when the legendary big band hits the downbeat at Yoshi’s Nov. 15. Preview Meredith Monk Completes Her Trilogy at Mills College Emily Wilson - November 8, 2021 Monk continues her study of our engagement with the natural world in Indra’s Net, premiering Nov. 12–13. She tells SFCV about its long genesis. Feature The Essential Martha Argerich Ken Iisaka - November 8, 2021 One of the greatest pianists of our time turned 80 this year and is still going strong. Artist Spotlight How Harry Bicket Became a Handel Opera Expert, and What He’s Learned Michael Zwiebach - November 2, 2021 The conductor was at the center of the major opera house revival of Handel, and he brings that experience to the West Coast with Alcina. Artist Spotlight Wayne Shorter Joins Forces With esperanza spalding for a New Opera Lou Fancher - November 2, 2021 The legendary saxophonist and composer talks about his brilliant career spent upending expectations. Iphigenia makes its West Coast premiere in February. Feature Reaching Beyond the Concert Halls With Digital Content Tom Jacobs - November 2, 2021 For the major symphony and opera organizations, supplementing live performances with online offerings is the way of the future. Review Florence Price Symphonies Get Major-League Treatment in Philadelphia Richard S. Ginell - November 1, 2021 The Philadelphia Orchestra’s splendid performances under the baton of Yannick Nezét-Séguin are welcome additions to the Price revival. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 … Next › Next page Last » Last page