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 - December 12, 2013
Hector Berlioz
Hector Berlioz

December 11 was Hector Berlioz’ 190th birth annivers

Michael Zwiebach - December 11, 2013

Here, SFCV celebrates the life of Nelson Mandela through the many songs that were written for him and about him. There are dozens from which to choose, and many of them became rallying signals in the fight against the apartheid regime of South Africa.

Michael Zwiebach - December 6, 2013

O.K., maybe you’re thinking King Wenceslas not Henry VIII, but you can usually trust California Bach Society choral director Paul Flight’s inventive programming, so don’t judge this concert by its title.

Michael Zwiebach - December 5, 2013

If you’re at all moved by early music, you won’t want to pass up the chance to hear the San Francisco Bach Choir sing William Byrd’s motet O magnum mysterium along with a selection of Michael Praetorius Christmas carols.

Michael Zwiebach - December 5, 2013

London is featured in some of the greatest music ever created. Here’s a tribute to a city whose musical history is nonpareil.

Michael Zwiebach - December 5, 2013
Jean Sibelius
Jean Sibelius

On Sunday, Finland will celebrate the 148th anniversary of

Michael Zwiebach - December 3, 2013

In this season when classical music is part of popular tradition, there’s a Messiah round every corner, and you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a Nutcracker dancer. So here’s your guide to the holiday concert season, nutcrackers, carols, and all.

Michael Zwiebach - November 21, 2013

If getting to know Benjamin Britten's music is on your to-do list, you can begin with this playlist of pieces from his most celebrated works as well as some lesser-known music.

Michael Zwiebach - November 21, 2013
Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten

Today marks the 100th anniversary of Benj

Michael Zwiebach - November 7, 2013

The space age has inspired many musicians to write music inspired by our efforts to understand our solar system and universe. Here's to inspiration from the stars.