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Kids & Families Feature
May 23, 2013
In a girl’s mind, school experiences in China are mixed with ideas from America, where she now lives. What choices will she make? What choices does she have?
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May 23, 2013
Richard Wagner, who turned 200 yesterday, wrote one of the great epic stories ever in his Ring of the Nibelung. This slim-and-trim version doesn’t take in the whole story, but it's a good primer.
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May 20, 2013
Earplay's concerts at the ODC, focusing on works for solo strings, demonstrates that intellect and inspiration are not incompatible, borne out by repertoire choices and stunning performances.
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Opera REVIEW
May 19, 2013
The L.A. Philharmonic presentation of Marriage of Figaro combines dramatic intensity and social commentary with music-making at a level that could only be described as sublime.
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News Report
May 16, 2013
In a scene that will be repeated on a larger scale in San Francisco in October, the first of Lisa Bielawa’s "Airport Broadcasts" recently took place in Berlin. The participatory event united more than 200 instrumentalists of all kinds.
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Season Preview
May 13, 2013
A few choice highlights from the wealth of summer concerts, events, and festivals to get things rolling this season.
More "People's Choice Summer Preview" »Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
May 19, 2013
The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra closed its 2012-2013 season with an inspired concert that included interesting and meaningful juxtapositions.
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Artist Spotlight
May 15, 2013
Lera Auerbach, preparing for a premiere with New Century Chamber Orchestra, discusses her need to pursue multiple artistic endeavors beyond mere composing.
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Feature Article
May 8, 2013
Can the modern piano evolve any further? Pianist and inventor Christopher Taylor thinks so, and has been laboring to perfect a two-keyboard instrument, performing with an early near-equivalent wherever he can.
More "Christopher Taylor's Quest for the Perfect Piano" »Did you know that SFCV covers more than just San Francisco classical music? We also feature classical music concerts, news, and reviews from all across the Bay Area including San Jose/Silicon Valley, Marin County, East Bay, and Contra Costa County.
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