SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News Gordon Getty Honored on the Eve of His 90th Birthday Jeff Kaliss - December 18, 2023 The philanthropist and composer has many reasons to celebrate this month, including an award from SF Opera. Review In El Niño, American Modern Opera Company Considers the Power of the Word Steven Winn - December 18, 2023 The singers put poetry first in this condensed version of John Adams’s opera-oratorio. Artist Spotlight Choreographer Antoine Hunter: Two Spirits, One Mission Lou Fancher - December 18, 2023 An advocate for the Deaf community, as well as for increased human understanding, Hunter has found his voice and purpose in dance. Feature For the Love of Opera: Trans Singers on Their Struggle and Work Tamzin Elliott - December 12, 2023 Opera has always been a space for gender-bending. Trans artists are trying to make it work for them. Feature Two Extraordinary American Operas Receive Their Metropolitan Premieres Emery Kerekes - December 12, 2023 Both Anthony Davis’s X and Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas are modern classics, and the Met gives them excellent productions. Artist Spotlight No Regrets: China Forbes on 30 Years of Pink Martini Victoria Looseleaf - December 11, 2023 Ahead of New Year’s Eve concerts at Disney Hall, the chanteuse talks about her history with the band and what the future has in store. Review SF Opera Adler Fellows Shine in 2023 Showcase Janos Gereben - December 5, 2023 The young professionals in the program take swings at big roles, with consistently exciting results. Review The End Is the Beginning in Dido’s Ghost Lisa Hirsch - December 5, 2023 Errollyn Wallen’s new opera, given its American premiere by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, extends Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. Review Saxophonist Richard Howell Brings the Spirit to Mr. Tipple’s Andrew Gilbert - December 4, 2023 The veteran player continues to tap into the unique variety that the Bay Area jazz scene has to offer. Preview In Tell, Black and White Dancers Hold Space for Racial Healing Aimée Ts'ao - December 4, 2023 Bay Area choreographers Sarah Crowell and Keith Hennessy have nurtured conversation and community with their collaboration. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 … Next › Next page Last » Last page