Jason Victor Serinus

Jason Victor Serinus regularly reviews music and audio for Stereophile, SFCV, Classical Voice North America, AudioStream, American Record Guide, and other publications. The whistling voice of Woodstock in She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown, the longtime Oakland resident now resides in Port Townsend, Washington.

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Jason Victor Serinus - December 2, 2011

The title “The Future Is Now” may well prove prophetic for San Francisco Opera Center’s annual Adler Fellows Gala Concert. If the stars are aligned as they should be, no fewer than four of the artists who took to Herbst Theatre’s stage will soon shine brightly as leading artists at premier houses throughout the world.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 27, 2011

he opportunity to hear two great pros, the divinely voiced Karita Mattila in partnership with master accompanist Martin Katz, is irresistible.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 21, 2011

Four years on at the helm of the New Century Chamber Orchestra, its “fearless leader” reflects on her brilliant charges, and the challenges ahead.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 14, 2011

SFCV’s critic visits New York to review a dark new chamber opera involving polygamy ... obsession.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 10, 2011

Eric Owens Bay Area recital debut contrasts German lieder with more intimate fare from Debussy and Duparc. Ravel’s Don Quichotte to Dulcinée should be the icing on the cake.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 4, 2011

Director Peter Sellars, now 54, can still be occasionally controversial, but as he explains in this interview, provocation is at the heart of his conception of theater. Here is insight on the mix of arts and politics.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 1, 2011

Terrifically satisfying performances highlight a disc that captures 23 art songs by Samuel Barber.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 31, 2011

Luminaries from all over gather to honor the glorious voice and career of a great mezzo-soprano, not to mention her offstage work for young people.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 31, 2011

With Xerxes the S.F. Opera could not have assembled a finer cast, nor chosen a more consistently delightful production for one of Handel’s masterpieces.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 29, 2011

A recital by Baritone Simon Keenlyside offers a handsome voice and an audience that leaves smiling at the lovable character with a rare gift for song.