Steven Winn is a San Francisco-based writer and critic and frequent interviewer for City Arts & Lectures. His work has appeared in Gramophone, Musical America, Opera, Symphony, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Articles By This Author 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. Review Simone Dinnerstein’s Undersong Revels in the Refrain Steven Winn - January 24, 2022 The pianist explores the power and mystery of repetition on her latest pandemic-era release. Review On Site Opera Sends Up the Online Medium Steven Winn - January 24, 2022 The New York company is staging performances of Lesson Plan on (where else?) Zoom. Review Thriller: Michael Tilson Thomas Returns to the Podium With the SF Symphony Steven Winn - January 24, 2022 Soloist Gautier Capuçon has charisma to spare in the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 2. Review Two Gripping Operas Go Deep Into the Horrors of War in the 20th Century Steven Winn - December 5, 2021 Naxos releases new recordings of Mieczysław Weinberg’s The Passenger and Kevin Puts’s Silent Night. Review SF Opera’s Country Club Così fan tutte Deftly Probes Deeper Emotions Steven Winn - November 23, 2021 It’s tennis on the lawn and bespoke fashion, but a strong cast communicates the heartache behind the comedy. Review Yo-Yo Ma Puts Singers and Songs Center Stage on His Latest Recording Steven Winn - October 25, 2021 The cello virtuoso plays gracious host and keen collaborator in this multilingual outing. Review Salonen and SF Symphony Take Flight With the Birds Steven Winn - October 18, 2021 Soloists Jeremy Denk and Claire Chase add lift to an avian-themed concert. Review SF Opera’s Fidelio Is More Than Worth the Wait Steven Winn - October 18, 2021 A superb cast and dramatic staging give Beethoven’s opera 21st-century relevance. Review Esa-Pekka Salonen Guides the SF Symphony Down the Road Less Traveled Steven Winn - October 11, 2021 Vital contemporary works inspired by street art set the stage for a fresh reading of Beethoven’s Seventh. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
