SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review The Art of the SFJAZZ Collective Andrew Gilbert - October 28, 2024 The ensemble has partnered with the de Young Museum for this season’s commissioning project, blending music and visuals with intriguing results. Feature Wayne Shorter, Always a Jazz Pioneer, Still Inspires Others to Innovate Andrew Gilbert - October 28, 2024 The legacy of the late saxophonist and composer is being celebrated by his bandmates in concerts around California this month. Review The Man Who Finds Music at the Ends of the Earth Jeff Kaliss - October 28, 2024 In his new book, Missing Music, record producer Ian Brennan relates the journeys he’s taken around the world. Review SF Opera Steps Out of Its Comfort Zone in Beethoven’s Ninth Steven Winn - October 28, 2024 Superb singing from the chorus and vocal soloists can’t entirely carry this performance of the symphony under Music Director Eun Sun Kim. Review Black Lodge Strives for High-End Horror Opera Tamzin Elliott - October 22, 2024 David T. Little’s composition is a challenging experiment in form and genre, part film screening and part live performance. Feature A Legendary San Francisco Blues Spot Reopens Jeff Kaliss - October 22, 2024 After a five-year closure, Biscuits and Blues is in business again and hoping to bring audiences back with a community celebration. Preview LA Opera’s Romeo and Juliet Is Headed by Choreographer Kitty McNamee Victoria Looseleaf - October 21, 2024 Dancing plays a prominent role in this production, whose revival marks McNamee’s directorial debut with the company. Preview The Carnival of the Animals Like You’ve Never Seen It Before Aimée Ts'ao - October 21, 2024 Poet and activist Marc Bamuthi Joseph is reimagining Saint-Saëns’ suite with the help of dancers Wendy Whelan and Francesca Harper. Music News SF Symphony’s Music Education Program Gets Snazzy New Website Janos Gereben - October 21, 2024 The orchestra has launched the latest version of SFSKids.org, which has seen more than 5 million logins since debuting in 2002. Music News SF Opera Music Director Reappointed, Though Her Orchestra Awaits a Contract Janos Gereben - October 21, 2024 The welcome news that Eun Sun Kim is now set to lead the company through 2031 comes at an otherwise tense time for the organization. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … Next › Next page Last » Last page