SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News If I Were You Enables Merolini to Experience “If I Were an Opera Star” Janos Gereben - March 4, 2019 A new opera by Jake Heggie is the jewel of the 2019 Merola season. Feature The Legacy of Dr. Legato Mark MacNamara - March 1, 2019 The portrait of a veteran saxophonist, still at large. Feature March With a Song Andrew Gilbert - March 1, 2019 Our jazz picks this month focus on shows featuring lyrics and verse. Music News New Season From Philharmonia Baroque Features Another Fully Staged Opera Michael Zwiebach - February 26, 2019 And a commission from Caroline Shaw, and a slew of famous soloists … Feature Touring the Opera World With Les Troyens Lisa Hirsch - February 26, 2019 Berlioz’s mammoth work has undergone something of a revival. Singers Brandon Jovanovich and Christian Van Horn share their experiences from three recent productions. Artist Spotlight Robert Mapplethorpe Inspires Bryce Dessner’s New Multimedia Opera Jim Farber - February 26, 2019 The composer/guitarist’s Triptych (Eyes of One on Another) premieres with the LA Phil’s New Music Group. Review Howards End, America Sports Fine Music Ilana Walder-Biesanz - February 25, 2019 The operatic adaptation of E.M. Forster’s novel boasts some winning songs, well-delivered. But is that enough? Review L.A. Opera’s the loser Is a Winner Jim Farber - February 25, 2019 Rod Gilfry takes an astonishing solo turn in the West Coast premiere of David Lang’s new opera. Review Ben Allison Spins Fascinating Stories in Jazz Andrew Gilbert - February 25, 2019 The bassist and his band Think Free get to a deep conversational level at Freight & Salvage. Review Vibrant Ghosts: Anthony Braxton’s Composition 222 Brin Solomon - February 21, 2019 Wet Ink continues its exploration of Braxton’s unique, open forms at Areté in New York. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
