SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature Yuval Sharon Maps Meredith Monk’s ATLAS Victoria Looseleaf - May 27, 2019 The LA Phil stages a “staggeringly ambitious production” of the groundbreaking opera. Artist Spotlight Texas Rose in Full Bloom: Mezzo-Soprano Sasha Cooke Lisa Houston - May 25, 2019 In advance of her stint with the S.F. Opera in June, the singer muses on her wildly varied career, her special relationship with MTT, and the joy of singing. Music News Behind the Curtain Going Up on S.F. Opera’s Summer Season Janos Gereben - May 25, 2019 Budget cuts prune the company’s vision for a high-tech future. Artist Spotlight James Conlon Was Born to Lead Victoria Looseleaf - May 25, 2019 The tireless conductor explains his enduring love for Verdi, how he plans an L.A. Opera season with Domingo, and why Mozart is a healing force. Review Young Singers are the Stars of Ojai Youth Opera’s Nightingale & The Tower Jim Farber - May 21, 2019 The world premiere suffers from an overabundance of themes, creative voices, and rain. Review Lila Downs Is All Showbiz at SFJAZZ Jeff Kaliss - May 21, 2019 The singer deployed her vocal gifts in a set drawn from her latest album. Artist Spotlight Nikki Einfeld Carves Out Her Niche in the Bay Area Lily O'Brien - May 20, 2019 The go-to coloratura talks about her special relationship with local ensembles and upcoming performances in wide-ranging roles. Review Three Titans of New Music Make Sparks Fly at the Chapel Giacomo Fiore - May 20, 2019 Terry Riley, Laurie Anderson, and John Zorn improvise their way to new musical horizons. Feature Duke Ellington Looms Larger Than Ever Andrew Gilbert - May 17, 2019 The composer has been dinged by critics here and there, but his music continues to inspire musicians, 45 years after his passing. Review New Century Chamber Orchestra Gets Down Home in “American Masters” Jeff Kaliss - May 14, 2019 A collaboration with Marcus Roberts’s jazz trio opens new musical avenues for the NCCO. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 … Next › Next page Last » Last page