Music Features
Every week, our writers take an in‐depth look at an artist, program or topic of interest to us. Spend some time with this week's classical music feature, or scroll through the extensive SFCV archive for insights in many music topics.
Editorial
December 17, 2012
In his thorough remaking of a holiday classic, choreographer Mark Morris has created a new tradition showing us how great, new art can emerge from older classics, forging an enduring bond with a new audience.
More "The Hard Nut: Funny, Fabulous, and For Our Times" »
Feature Article
December 11, 2012
One month from the opening of the new concert hall on the Stanford University campus, where Stanford Live will present most of its events, SFCV takes the tour and gets the details from the architects and acousticians.
More "Bing Concert Hall Ready for Grand Opening" »
Feature Article
December 4, 2012
While there is no perfect recording of Richard Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelung, Decca’s landmark effort, conducted by Georg Solti, has proved durable for all the right reasons.
More "Solti’s Ring Legacy Relived" »News Report
December 4, 2012
Basking in the glow of its Asia tour, members of the S.F. Symphony reflect on some of the musical and extramusical pleasures they enjoyed.
More "Music and More: S.F. Symphony Asia Tour a Success" »News Report
December 3, 2012
The San Francisco Opera's 2013-2014 season celebrates Wagner and Verdi bicentennials, and much more.
More "S.F. Opera to Celebrate Wagner, Verdi Bicentennials" »
Feature Article
November 27, 2012
In the “new economy,” young musicians are finding their way, despite an uncertain job market, declining concert attendance, and other discouragements. Here are some of their stories, along with the perspective of an older generation.
More "Portraits for a Young Musician" »News Report
November 26, 2012
The Lincoln Theater in Yountville will again produce live entertainment in the fall 2013 season. But questions about its artistic mission and funding are far from answered.
More "Lincoln Theater to Reopen" »
