SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature 88 Flavors of Jazz Piano Andrew Gilbert - September 6, 2023 Extravagantly talented pianists, from acknowledged masters to heralded new talent, are blooming everywhere in the Bay Area this month. Artist Spotlight George Petean Joins His Half Brother in the Ranks of Elite Verdi Baritones Emily Wilson - September 6, 2023 The Romanian singer, making his SF Opera debut in Il trovatore, has been well taught but also has the right tools for the trade. Music News World Arts West Aims to Transform SF Ethnic Dance Festival Janos Gereben - September 5, 2023 The annual tradition has flagged in recent years but will be resurrected under a new name at the Presidio this weekend. Review Mahler Pioneers Unearths Performances From Before the Mahler Boom Richard S. Ginell - September 5, 2023 Dig into these recordings from almost a century ago to hear how far interpretations of this monumental composer have come. Preview Southern California Connects With Complexions Contemporary Ballet Victoria Looseleaf - September 5, 2023 The New York City company founded by two Alvin Ailey alumni is having something of an L.A. moment. Preview Choreographer Megan Lowe Tells American Stories Lou Fancher - September 5, 2023 Her latest work deals with the mixed-race experience thorough a variety of musical and movement styles. Review Pacific Opera Project’s Contemporary Barber of Seville Feels Natural Lev Mamuya - August 29, 2023 Josh Shaw’s clever update is of a piece with the original and has great singing to boot. Artist Spotlight Joshua Sanders Relishes His Opera San José Residency Keith Gleason - August 29, 2023 The young lyric tenor talks up the advantages of the company’s apprenticeship model as he takes on his first starring roles. Feature Report From Santa Fe: The Opera’s Supernatural Season Lisa Hirsch - August 29, 2023 Mystery, haunting, and horror dominate a theatrically vivid summer from the company. Review Lawrence Brownlee’s Emphatic Rising Jason Victor Serinus - August 29, 2023 The high-flying tenor sings works grounded in the poetry of the Harlem Renaissance. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … Next › Next page Last » Last page