Jeff Kaliss
Jeff Kaliss has written about opera and other classical forms for the Marin Independent-Journal and The Oakland Tribune. He is based in San Francisco, and also covers jazz, world music, country, rock, film, theater, and other entertainment. The second edition of his authorized biography of Sly & the Family Stone was published by Backbeat Books.
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Upcoming Concert
Sun May 19, 2013 4:00pm
After two remarkable decades of presenting music in San Francisco, the Noe Valley Chamber Music series celebrates with a gala.
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Upcoming Concert
May 18, and 19
What happens when boys from the Ragazzi Boys Chorus seek that camaraderie and unique experience of the renowned choral group they grew up in? Ragazzi Continuo to the rescue.
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April 18, 2013
Celebrating the April 21 Brazilian holiday, Tiradentes’ Day, our Brazil Mixtape blurs the boundaries between classical and popular music, reflecting the blurred boundaries between the races in Brazil, a great place to listen to and to visit.
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April 18, 2013
Approaching the winter of the Tokyo String Quartet’s existence, cellist Clive Greensmith reflects on changes and challenges over the years, and on his plans for the future.
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April 11, 2013
People of any age in any place can appreciate how the composers represented on this mixtape turned rain and wind into evocative pieces of music, much of it based on mythical and religious stories.
More "April Showers Mixtape" »Playlist
April 4, 2013
With this list, you’ll find a variety of reasons to smile and laugh, getting some of that best medicine along with some memorable melodies.
More "Musical Jokes Mixtape " »Artist Spotlight
April 1, 2013
The man-of-many-voices Bobby McFerrin reflects on his career start in the Bay Area, his musical legacy from his parents, and his recent innovative CDs.
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March 22, 2013
Maria Schneider marries melody to words in her latest release Winter Morning Walks, featuring Dawn Upshaw and two renowned Chamber Orchestras.
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March 8, 2013
Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble presents an exotic and yet warmly familiar musical smorgasbord that has broad appeal.
More about Kitka »Feature Article
March 5, 2013
This year’s Jewish Music Festival brings to light the cultural achievements of Poland’s once-thriving Jewish community.
More "Jewish Music Festival Bridges Stories Together" »Obituary
March 1, 2013
After the passing of William Bennett (1956-2013), prinicpal oboist of the San Francisco Symphony, a remembrance.
More "In Memoriam: William Bennett: 1956-2013" »Artist Spotlight
February 26, 2013
Coming from a culture that regards classical music as vital to family life, violinist Sarah Chang reflects on her international tours and her 300-year-old instrument that, she says, will outlive her.
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February 22, 2013
A S.F. Chamber Orchestra program transverses three centuries of music with consistent liveliness, grace, and skill.
More about San Francisco Chamber Orchestra »Feature Article
February 19, 2013
Prized for their true intimacy and relaxed atmosphere, private house concerts have become a thriving, many-tendriled subculture in the Bay Area music scene.
More "House Concerts: Small Is Beautiful" »Artist Spotlight
February 13, 2013
Growing up in Spain gave David Russell a love for the guitar, which he has parlayed into a much-lauded career.
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February 12, 2013
Recorder players and a bansuri flute virtuoso get their place in the sun at Other Minds. Here’s how the surprising, eclectic 18th Festival came together.
More "Exploring Depths in Other Minds" »Feature Article
January 29, 2013
A well-known physician who treats addiction faces his own: buying music in classical record stores.
More "Losing Yourself in the Music: Confessions of a Classical Music Shopper" »News Report
January 22, 2013
The artistic chief of SFJAZZ chats with SFCV about the vision of the larger role of its new center.
More "Randall Kline's All-Encompassing Dream" »Artist Spotlight
January 9, 2013
Naumburg winner and conservatory graduate violinist Tessa Lark dreams of showcasing both her classical virtuosity and her love of bluegrass music in her native Kentucky.
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January 3, 2013
Lisa Vroman weighs in on her family’s musical roots and her abiding love for opera.
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