Digging Into the San Francisco Opera Archive Lisa Hirsch - December 5, 2022 Feature Reena Esmail: Bridging Musical Cultures to Find New Meanings Emily Wilson - December 5, 2022 Artist Spotlight SF Symphony Revitalizes Beethoven’s Ninth With Conductor Xian Zhang Steven Winn - December 5, 2022 Review Latest Obituary: Saxophonist Andrew Speight Killed in Train Collision Music News The great jazz player is remembered for his mentorship and collegiality, as well as masterful musicianship. Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Meets Its Swinging Jazz Version at Disney Hall Review It’s a heavy lift, but the LA Phil does manage to swing. Adler Fellows Deliver Their “Future Is Now” Promise Review San Francisco Opera’s young singers show their stuff in a performance that goes far beyond standard fare. Mahler Through a Glass Darkly in Tár Review The classical music observations in Todd Field’s movie are vivid and layered, making it a must-see for fans. Composer Raven Chacon Carves Out a Space in San Francisco Preview The experimental sound artist is again returning to the Wattis Institute for the exhibition Drum Listens to Heart. A Sweeping Seventh Symphony From JoAnn Falletta And Symphony San José Review Dvořák’s masterpiece shares space with a couple of unusual works in a brilliantly played concert. Igor Levit Takes Up the Tragic Hero in Tristan Review The pianist’s latest recording explores the impact of Wagner’s opera on generations of German and Austrian composers. Dance Nutcracker Magic, in Its 78th Year, Returns to the War Memorial November 28, 2022 Stillness and Motion Animate Liz Gerring’s Harbor October 31, 2022 LINES Ballet Can Dazzle, Even in Excerpts October 18, 2022 Two Premieres Grace Dimensions Dance Theater’s 50th Anniversary October 18, 2022 Jazz Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Meets Its Swinging Jazz Version at Disney Hall December 6, 2022 Obituary: Saxophonist Andrew Speight Killed in Train Collision December 6, 2022 Angela Strehli Is Still Preserving Blues History November 28, 2022 Keys Jazz Bistro Already Feels Like Home November 21, 2022 Opera Adler Fellows Deliver Their “Future Is Now” Promise December 5, 2022 Digging Into the San Francisco Opera Archive December 5, 2022 A Shabby Tosca Misses the Mark at LA Opera November 21, 2022 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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Music News Obituary: Saxophonist Andrew Speight Killed in Train Collision Jeff Kaliss - December 6, 2022 The great jazz player is remembered for his mentorship and collegiality, as well as masterful musicianship. “Voice Whisperer” César Ulloa Nurtures Young Talent November 15, 2022 Peter Sellars and Los Angeles Master Chorale Find Communal Consolation November 15, 2022 Keys Jazz Bistro Already Feels Like Home November 21, 2022 Orchestras Go on the Road Again November 22, 2022 Features Digging Into the San Francisco Opera Archive The 2022 SFCV Holiday Guide (Bay Area) — Shout for Peace and Joy The 2022 SFCV Holiday Guide (Los Angeles) — Shout for Peace and Joy Reviews Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Meets Its Swinging Jazz Version at Disney Hall Mahler Through a Glass Darkly in Tár A Sweeping Seventh Symphony From JoAnn Falletta And Symphony San José Music News Students Investigate Their Musical Roots to Compose a New Piece Obituary: Saxophonist Andrew Speight Killed in Train Collision Nutcracker Magic, in Its 78th Year, Returns to the War Memorial Artist Spotlights Reena Esmail: Bridging Musical Cultures to Find New Meanings Cellist Seth Parker Woods Is Just Getting Started From Piano Trios to Protest Music, Conrad Tao Does It All Previews Composer Raven Chacon Carves Out a Space in San Francisco The Mahalia Jackson Musical Premieres in San Francisco Peter Sellars and Los Angeles Master Chorale Find Communal Consolation Media Mahler Through a Glass Darkly in Tár Igor Levit Takes Up the Tragic Hero in Tristan On Her First Recording, Gity Razaz Has a Hit With Legend of Sigh From the Archives Continued Illness Forces MTT Into Early Retirement Music News Michael Tilson Thomas steps down as artistic director of the New World Symphony but plans to continue conducting as long as he is able. This Traviata Shows Its Age Review Glittery sets and costumes aren’t enough to save this tired production. Rhiannon Giddens Shares Her Musical Journey Artist Spotlight The eclectic singer, instrumentalist, and actor joins the SF Symphony for a diverse evening of American music. Chinese Pipa Master Min Xiao-Fen Breaks With Tradition to Explore New Genres Artist Spotlight Min tells SFCV about her anything-but-traditional approach to the pipa and her new soundtrack project with jazz guitarist Rez Abassi.
