Backstage at SF Opera: From the Makeup Table to the Prompter’s Box Lisa Hirsch - September 30, 2024 Feature Randall Goosby’s Favorite Violin Concerto? “I’m a sucker for anything lyrical and beautiful.” Victoria Looseleaf - October 1, 2024 Artist Spotlight Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Symphony Look to a Reassuring Past in Centuries-Spanning Program Rebecca Wishnia - September 30, 2024 Review Latest Randy Newman’s Faust Gets Another Chance at The Soraya Review A concert revival of the 1995 musical demonstrates the work’s assets and flaws in equal measure. SF Girls Chorus Getting Ready for 46th Season of Excellence and Education Music News With a new executive director at the helm, the organization is preparing for another busy year of concerts and collaborations in the Bay Area. Julia Bullock Sings of Loss and New Love in Harawi Review American Modern Opera Company’s production transforms Olivier Messiaen’s song cycle into an intimate drama. Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Symphony Soldier Through Gala Concert Amid Ongoing Protests Review Superstar pianist Lang Lang joins the orchestra in a colorful, crowd-pleasing program, at odds with the tensions mounting within the organization. Pure Passion From Violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious Review At Cal Performances, Grevious captivates with her musical advocacy for Beethoven’s “Kreutzer” — or rather, “Bridgetower” — Sonata. Music of the Subcontinent at San Francisco’s South Asian Film Festival Music News From dramas to documentaries to modern classics, this year’s lineup at the Roxie Theater sports several striking soundtracks. Segerstrom Center Announces Chamber and Jazz Series Music News The smaller-scale Samueli Theater hosts stars from the classical, jazz, and cabaret scenes. Dance In Cal Performances’ Season Opener, Expect Tragedy and Transcendence September 25, 2024 Branislav Henselmann Named Executive Director of SF Ballet September 24, 2024 Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s New Chapter Leans Into the Company’s Roots September 4, 2024 Michelle Dorrance Explores the Music of Tap Dance September 4, 2024 Jazz Segerstrom Center Announces Chamber and Jazz Series October 1, 2024 The Return of Brazilian Bossa Great Marcos Valle September 16, 2024 A Jewish Folk Tale Comes to Life in the Hands of Accordionist Sam Reider September 10, 2024 Good Vibes Are Sweeping Over the Bay Area Jazz Scene August 24, 2024 Opera Julia Bullock Sings of Loss and New Love in Harawi September 30, 2024 Backstage at SF Opera: From the Makeup Table to the Prompter’s Box September 30, 2024 In Cal Performances’ Season Opener, Expect Tragedy and Transcendence September 25, 2024 Homepage Links Listen to KDFC Facebook Twitter Instagram The SFCV Weekly Newsletter Receive the latest news delivered straight to your inbox with a digest of all the latest events, reviews, and hot deals. 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Randall Goosby’s Favorite Violin Concerto? “I’m a sucker for anything lyrical and beautiful.” October 1, 2024 Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Symphony Look to a Reassuring Past in Centuries-Spanning Program September 30, 2024 SF Girls Chorus Getting Ready for 46th Season of Excellence and Education October 1, 2024 Trimpin, Ever-Curious Experimentalist, Is Still Inventing New Possibilities September 24, 2024 Features Backstage at SF Opera: From the Makeup Table to the Prompter’s Box Trimpin, Ever-Curious Experimentalist, Is Still Inventing New Possibilities Studio Ghibli at the SF Symphony: A View From the Terrace Reviews Pure Passion From Violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious Randy Newman’s Faust Gets Another Chance at The Soraya Julia Bullock Sings of Loss and New Love in Harawi Music News Segerstrom Center Announces Chamber and Jazz Series Music of the Subcontinent at San Francisco’s South Asian Film Festival SF Girls Chorus Getting Ready for 46th Season of Excellence and Education Artist Spotlights Randall Goosby’s Favorite Violin Concerto? “I’m a sucker for anything lyrical and beautiful.” Music All Day, Every Day: Violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious Loves the Hard Work Jonathan Tetelman: “Being a tenor is a lifestyle.” Previews In Cal Performances’ Season Opener, Expect Tragedy and Transcendence Bass-Baritone Davóne Tines Goes Deep Into the Life of Paul Robeson The Soraya Makes a Big Bet on Randy Newman’s Faust Media Music of the Subcontinent at San Francisco’s South Asian Film Festival Michael Tilson Thomas to Celebrate 80th Birthday With 80-CD Collection Bass-Baritone Davóne Tines Takes an Acid Trip on His Debut Album From the Archives SFCV Presents: The Virtual Greenroom With Sheku Kanneh-Mason Videos On Oct. 5, 2023, cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason joined music writer Lev Mamuya via Zoom in SFCV’s interview series. Full Speed Ahead for the Kronos Festival at SFJAZZ Feature After nearly 50 years, the quartet still has new things to say. The festival April 7–9 spans its ever-expanding repertory. Renée Fleming Gets Really Busy Artist Spotlight At 63, the soprano has many irons in the fire, including un-retiring from the Metropolitan Opera to sing in a premiere. The Recording Wizard Who Keeps Music@Menlo Sounding Pristine Feature Da-Hong Seetoo trained as a virtuoso violinist, but for the past several decades, he’s made his biggest impact as an audio engineer.