SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review Baritone Will Liverman’s Dreams of a New Day Delivers Protest and Grace Steven Winn - February 1, 2021 Featuring powerful settings of Langston Hughes texts, a new recording with pianist Paul Sánchez highlights a century of works by Black composers. Music News Black Artists Claim a Seat at the Table at Long Beach Opera and LA Opera Michael Zwiebach - January 26, 2021 Both companies announced major appointments to include Black artists in top-level artistic decision-making and in outreach programs. Music News UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance Releases Spring Schedule Peter Feher - January 26, 2021 The season, with many free performances, includes everything from flamenco to Ukrainian folk music to a walk in the park. Preview Dancing at the Drive-In: Dance Camera West on the Big Screen Lou Fancher - January 25, 2021 2021’s Best of the Festival celebrates dance-film premieres from all corners of the world. Review Manuel Barrueco Illuminates Musical Connections Between Cuba and Spain Scott Cmiel - January 25, 2021 A new sonata by Puerto Rican composer Roberto Sierra highlights the Cuban guitarist’s latest disc. Music News SF Ballet’s Grand Jeté Into a New Year of Challenges and Promises Janos Gereben - January 19, 2021 Helgi Tomasson announces his retirement while working tirelessly to present a bold, creative digital season. Review Thomas Kotcheff’s Quiet Revolution in Songs of Insurrection Catherine Womack - January 19, 2021 The pianist brings disciplined expression to Frederic Rzewski’s politically charged ruminations. Preview RAWdance Moves to Heal Lou Fancher - January 18, 2021 The bicoastal dance company premieres a new work Jan. 29–30. Review Caroline Shaw Offers Her Own Spin on Folk Tradition Richard S. Ginell - January 18, 2021 Dawn Upshaw, Gilbert Kalish, and Sō Percussion record Shaw’s Americana-steeped song cycle. Review San Francisco Ballet Takes a Big Leap Janice Berman - January 18, 2021 The company’s virtual gala offers fresh reminders of its ongoing strengths and tantalizing glimpses of great things to come. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … Next › Next page Last » Last page