The Handmaid’s Tale at SF Opera Is a Harrowing, Must-See Production Lisa Hirsch - September 16, 2024 Review Jonathan Tetelman: “Being a Tenor Is a Lifestyle” Victoria Looseleaf - September 16, 2024 Artist Spotlight The Return of Brazilian Bossa Great Marcos Valle Andrew Gilbert - September 16, 2024 Feature Latest New Hires and Retirements at SF Symphony Music News Keep your scorecard up to date: Here are the personnel changes for the orchestra’s 113th season. The Journey to Angel Island Is Personal for This San Francisco String Quartet Preview Del Sol Quartet’s new concert series, on the site of the former detention center, is bringing untold immigrant stories to life. Michael Tilson Thomas to Celebrate 80th Birthday With 80-CD Collection Music News The box set is a testament to the conductor’s musical range and breadth of interests. Bass-Baritone Davóne Tines Takes an Acid Trip on His Debut Album Review It’s all part of getting into character as Tines channels the life and trials of a legendary performer, Paul Robeson. Braving the World of The Handmaid’s Tale at SF Opera Feature Mezzo-soprano Irene Roberts and conductor Karen Kamensek are up for the challenges of Poul Ruders’s music and Margaret Atwood’s story. Nippon Kobo Introduces the Bay Area to Contemporary Japanese Culture Feature Percussionist Haruka Fujii is spearheading a new series with space for everything from chamber music to craft beer. SF Opera Musicians Fight for Contract Music News Continued budget difficulties at the company are complicating labor talks with members of the orchestra. Dance 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 The Just and the Blind: A Poignant Take on Black Masculine Identity August 6, 2024 In The Motherboard Suite, the Music of Saul Williams Meets the Dance World of Bill T. Jones August 5, 2024 Jazz 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 Herbie Hancock Brings the Funk in Head Hunters Reunion at the Hollywood Bowl August 19, 2024 Opera Jonathan Tetelman: “Being a Tenor Is a Lifestyle” September 16, 2024 The Handmaid’s Tale at SF Opera Is a Harrowing, Must-See Production September 16, 2024 Braving the World of The Handmaid’s Tale at SF Opera September 10, 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. First Name Last Name Email Address SFCV L.A. 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Music News New Hires and Retirements at SF Symphony Lisa Hirsch - September 16, 2024 Keep your scorecard up to date: Here are the personnel changes for the orchestra’s 113th season. Braving the World of The Handmaid’s Tale at SF Opera September 10, 2024 Michael Tilson Thomas to Celebrate 80th Birthday With 80-CD Collection September 16, 2024 Jonathan Tetelman: “Being a Tenor Is a Lifestyle” September 16, 2024 The Return of Brazilian Bossa Great Marcos Valle September 16, 2024 Features The Return of Brazilian Bossa Great Marcos Valle Braving the World of The Handmaid’s Tale at SF Opera Nippon Kobo Introduces the Bay Area to Contemporary Japanese Culture Reviews The Handmaid’s Tale at SF Opera Is a Harrowing, Must-See Production Bass-Baritone Davóne Tines Takes an Acid Trip on His Debut Album A Jewish Folk Tale Comes to Life in the Hands of Accordionist Sam Reider Music News Michael Tilson Thomas to Celebrate 80th Birthday With 80-CD Collection New Hires and Retirements at SF Symphony The Students Aren’t the Only Stars in Colburn’s 2024–2025 Season Artist Spotlights Jonathan Tetelman: “Being a Tenor Is a Lifestyle” Judit Kutasi Brings Her Star Power Stateside Countertenor Key’mon Murrah Eyes a Big Career Previews The Journey to Angel Island Is Personal for This San Francisco String Quartet At Flower Piano, Serendipity Meets High-Level Art Pacific Chorale Reaches Out to the Community in “To the Hands” Media Michael Tilson Thomas to Celebrate 80th Birthday With 80-CD Collection Bass-Baritone Davóne Tines Takes an Acid Trip on His Debut Album Dalia’s Mixtape Is a Conductor’s Entertaining Intro to Contemporary Music 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.
