SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature Bringing Morgiane, the First African American Opera, Back to Life Katelyn Simone - January 27, 2025 After a century of silence, Opera Lafayette and OperaCréole premiere the greatest American opera never heard. Preview The Great Yes, The Great No: William Kentridge’s Allegory of Exile Victoria Looseleaf - January 26, 2025 The South African artist’s latest stage work arrives at The Wallis next week and then Cal Performances later this winter. Review Pianist Dee Spencer Showcases Young Talent in “Lift Every Voice” Concerts Yoshi Kato - January 22, 2025 Spencer uses the MLK holiday to introduce singers from her mentoring program across a weekend of sets at the SFJAZZ Center. Preview Los Angeles Ballet Stages Melissa Barak’s Memoryhouse Victoria Looseleaf - January 21, 2025 LAB’s artistic director is reviving her 2023 evening-length Holocaust remembrance piece set to Max Richter’s music. Preview Post:ballet Plans to Go Out in Volcanic Fashion Aimée Ts'ao - January 21, 2025 The Bay Area dance company may be shutting down this season, but it’s set to present one more protean production, Magma. Feature The Enthralling World of Vocalist and Composer Arooj Aftab Andrew Gilbert - January 20, 2025 Aftab tours California this month, going deeper into the songs and sounds on her latest album, Night Reign. Review Marc Cary’s Brilliant Pianism on Display at Black Cat Andrew Gilbert - January 14, 2025 The eminent jazz artist also brings in an East Bay-reared rhythm section of bassist David Ewell and percussionist Sameer Gupta. Review Violinist Kristin Lee’s Tour of American Music Jason Victor Serinus - January 11, 2025 On her debut solo album, American Sketches, Lee veers from traditional works to jazz and ragtime. Review Four Portraits of Lucretia From Four Top-Rank Artists Jason Victor Serinus - January 7, 2025 Baroque cantatas that set the Roman story are gloriously sung on the latest release from French early-music ensemble Les Paladins. Review A Box Set of Charles Ives That Buffs Will Want to Buy Richard S. Ginell - January 7, 2025 Sony Classical has put out a 22-CD anthology that captures the heyday of recordings devoted to this American composer. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page