SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review The Bad Plus on the Cusp Andrew Gilbert - November 6, 2017 In its farewell tour with pianist Ethan Iverson, the jazz trio covers the terrain that has made it a major force in jazz. Review S.F. Opera’s Manon Earns Full Marks Ilana Walder-Biesanz - November 6, 2017 Brilliant design and direction support a superb cast and an outstanding performance by tenor Michael Fabiano. Preview An Artistic Collaboration Uncovers the Violent Roots of Modern India and Pakistan in Broken Seeds (Still Grow) Lou Fancher - November 3, 2017 The Partition of British India unfolds in the multimedia melding of Classical Indian and Western music, dance, and art. Feature Jazz on the Downlow Around the Bay Andrew Gilbert - November 2, 2017 Where can you hear great jazz in the Bay Area? Our compendium reveals all. Music News John Adams’s “Gold Rush Opera” Is a Mother Lode of History Janos Gereben - October 30, 2017 A daylong symposium explores the violent, tangled tales that inspired Girls of the Golden West. Feature Bang on a Can at 30, Part II: Opening the Floodgates Allan Kozinn - October 27, 2017 With the structure in place, Bang on a Can continues to spread its gospel, looking forward rather than at its accomplishments. Music News The Mystery of the Missing Opera Mural Janos Gereben - October 24, 2017 A charming picture puzzle disappears and leaves opera buffs scratching their heads. Review Plácido Domingo Commands the Stage and the Pit with the Los Angeles Opera Ilana Walder-Biesanz - October 16, 2017 The legendary singer is only one reason to see these powerful Verdi and Bizet productions. Feature Bang on a Can at 30, Part I: Creating the Space Allan Kozinn - October 14, 2017 New music without Bang on a Can would be a lot less visible, a lot grayer, and a lot less fun. Here’s the story of their breakthrough ideas. Preview Opera on Tap Enters Virtual Reality Lou Fancher - October 14, 2017 The Parksville Murders is a new opera designed and performed for the virtual-reality environment. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 … Next › Next page Last » Last page