The World Choir Games in Gangneung saw more than 300 ensembles from 34 countries compete for gold.
The opera’s chamber version was premiered in 2019 by Left Coast Chamber Ensemble and represents a big win for composer Laura Schwendinger.
Despite a debilitating illness, the singer has a memoir out and is helping local cultural arts academy Los Cenzontles.
With Julia Bullock as soloist, the concert scored points with songs by Margaret Bonds and an ambitious work by Reena Esmail.
Cahill’s concert is based on her long-standing interest in the form and in commissioning new music.
The artistic couple and their tempestuous love is the subject of Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s new work, now at SF Opera.
The American music director reflects on her trailblazing career, important mentors, and the value of expanding the canon.
At the SF International Arts Festival, Romano and friends present a program of original and transcribed music for the traditional instrument.
There will be an added poignancy to the San Francisco Symphony’s performances of Adriana Mater this week.
Director Peter Sellars helms the concert version of the opera at the SF Symphony, with Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting.
