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No Strings Attached: The Independent Spirit of Guitarist Sharon Isbin
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On Nimrod’s Knee: The Activist Roots of the Green Center’s Jacob Yarrow
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<em>SFCV</em> Has Some Questions for You
October 9, 2018
SFCV Has Some Questions for You
BY Michael Zwiebach
This month we’ll be asking select readers for input about how to redesign our website to best serve your interests....
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Opera Review
October 5, 2018
Forceful Lovers Lead S.F. Opera’s Tosca
BY Steven Winn

The potent singing combination of Carmen Giannattasio and Brian Jagde distinguish this production.

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Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra Review
October 11, 2018
LA Phil’s Green Umbrella Keeps Floating Along on Young Talent
BY Jim Farber

The orchestra commissions six new works in a variety of styles.

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Artist Spotlight
Pat Metheny’s Five-Decade Creative Streak
October 12, 2018
Pat Metheny’s Five-Decade Creative Streak
BY Lily O'Brien

The groundbreaking guitarist talks about his musical odyssey and upcoming gig at the Fox Oakland.

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Dance Review
October 13, 2018
Alonzo King’s Lines and Kronos Quartet Find Common Ground
BY Janice Berman

Two distinguished groups forge a testament to the artistic possibilities of collaboration.

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Modern Classical Review
October 12, 2018
Subtle Degrees Explores the Big Groove in Berkeley
BY Rebecca Wishnia

A larger-than-life performance by the saxophone-drums duo takes listeners on a dramatic journey at CNMAT.

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Early Music/Baroque Review
October 8, 2018
Soloists Rule in Mozart’s “Coronation” Mass With Philharmonia Baroque
BY Steven Winn

The singers had it in a concert of Mozart’s sacred works.

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Opera Review
October 9, 2018
Opera Parallèle’s In the Penal Colony Highlights Philip Glass’s Days and Nights Festival
BY Tysen Dauer

The music shines through in this bare-bones production of a lesser-known Glass opera.

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Jazz Review
October 9, 2018
SFJAZZ Introduces the Latest Collective
BY Andrew Gilbert

One of the region’s most vigorous creative forces continues to evolve and thrive through personnel changes.

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Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra Review
October 8, 2018
Lecce-Chong Proves His Mettle With Santa Rosa Symphony
BY Steve Osborn

The new conductor tackles Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony with precision and exemplary technique.

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Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra Review
October 7, 2018
Berkeley Symphony Opens With Promising Vitality
BY Jessica Balik

Violinist Benjamin Beilman wows with a powerful rendition of a Jennifer Higdon concerto.

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Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra Review
October 9, 2018
Symphony Silicon Valley Opens the Season Right in Stride
BY David Bratman

The orchestra reveals its strengths under guest conductor JoAnn Falletta’s baton.

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Fantastic Negrito Takes the Stage in Berkeley With Taj Mahal
October 8, 2018
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
Fantastic Negrito Takes the Stage in Berkeley With Taj Mahal
BY Lou Fancher

The Grammy-winning Negrito is a musical chameleon who defies easy classification.

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Chamber Music Review
October 9, 2018
Dover Quartet Lives up to Its Reputation — and Then Some
BY Rebecca Wishnia

The award-winning ensemble reveals its brilliance in a superb reading of Britten’s first quartet.

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Center for New Music’s Schedule is Full to Bursting in October
October 9, 2018
Center for New Music’s Schedule is Full to Bursting in October
BY Michael Zwiebach
A broad array of music from the Bay Area’s vibrant scene, all brought together by one, indispensable organization....
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Christoph Lieben-Seutter on Building a Concert Hall for the Future
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