SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature The Essential Renée Fleming Michael Zwiebach - March 9, 2021 Choosing from the singer’s enormous legacy in all media can be daunting. Here’s an assist. Review SF Ballet’s Wooden Dimes Falls Short on Payoff Janice Berman - March 9, 2021 A premiere film contrasts with two favorite repertory works on the company’s latest digital program. Music News Opera Parallèle to Stream Varied Recitals Through Spring Janos Gereben - March 9, 2021 Look for Bay Area favorites, from jazz vocalist Tiffany Austin to pianist Jeffrey LaDeur. Review Pat Metheny’s Road to the Sun Takes a Classical Turn Scott Cmiel - March 8, 2021 Two large-scale compositions by the multigenre artist are major additions to the classical guitar repertory. Review Catalyst Quartet and Guests Revive Early Works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Richard S. Ginell - March 8, 2021 The Clarinet Quintet is the high point of this introductory volume of Catalyst’s Uncovered series exploring Black composers. Music News Ring ’Round the Pandemic From San Francisco Opera Janos Gereben - March 5, 2021 Enthusiasts can immerse themselves in SFO’s acclaimed production of Wagner’s cycle beginning March 5. Feature Daring to Make Baroque Opera Grand Again Jason Victor Serinus - March 2, 2021 As Nicholas McGegan and Celine Ricci report, historical performance practice is not about embracing austerity, but rather its opposite. Review Concerto Italiano Comes Back to Monteverdi Michael Zwiebach - March 1, 2021 The stellar madrigal interpreters are out with a recording of Monteverdi’s passionate Third Book. Review Recent Dance Films to Savor Right Now Janice Berman - March 1, 2021 Three masterful dance commissions for New York City Center get an online reprise for Black History Month through March 5. Preview Dance Mission Theater Kicks Up the D.I.R.T. Emily Wilson - March 1, 2021 Sarah Crowell and Adia Tamar Whitaker co-curate a dance festival contemplating “a radically imagined Black future.” Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 … Next › Next page Last » Last page