Michael Zwiebach

Michael Zwiebach is the senior editor/content manager for SFCV. He assigns all articles and content, manages the writing staff, and does editing. A member of SFCV from the beginning, Michael holds a Ph.D. in music history from the University of California, Berkeley.

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Michael Zwiebach - March 25, 2025

In a program dedicated to The Four Seasons, the group explores the roots of Venetian style, bringing out the drama of these concertos.

Michael Zwiebach - March 15, 2025

Guest conductor Elim Chan returns with a passionate yet graceful program that pairs Swan Lake with the “Pathétique” Symphony.

Michael Zwiebach - February 25, 2025

Casting this opera well is difficult even for bigger houses, but WBO manages it.

Michael Zwiebach - February 19, 2025

The two institutions and their musicians are joining in a performance to support those affected by the January wildfires.

Michael Zwiebach - January 28, 2025

Wu Han and David Finckel announce Menlo’s season during an afternoon chamber concert featuring an excellent young string quartet.

Michael Zwiebach - December 13, 2024

Guest conductor Ruben Valenzuela leads two of the composer’s Advent cantatas and music by a lesser-known 18th-century figure, Christoph Graupner.

Michael Zwiebach - November 18, 2024

Director Francesca Zambello’s durable production thrives on the strength of lead singers Eve-Maud Hubeaux and Jonathan Tetelman.

Michael Zwiebach - November 12, 2024

Connecting Aaron Copland’s Billy the Kid with the music of Black cowboys started Downes on a journey that she’ll share in this concert.

Michael Zwiebach - October 22, 2024

Kedrick Armstrong conducts his first concert as music director, featuring jazz artists with Bay Area ties and Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4.

Michael Zwiebach - August 6, 2024

The new opera may not be aggressively attention-grabbing, but it is rich, evocative, and deeply felt.