SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature At 90, Saxophonist John Handy Still Puts In the Hard Work Jeff Kaliss - August 1, 2023 The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol brings the legendary sax player, composer, and educator to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland. Music News Smuin Ballet Director, Last Founding Member, to Depart Janos Gereben - July 31, 2023 Celia Fushille will step down from the position next year, to be succeeded by company veteran Amy Seiwert. Music News SF Lamplighters Starts 71st Season by Moving The Mikado to Italy Janos Gereben - July 31, 2023 The company’s reimagined Il Ducato keeps the comedy while changing the setting. Review Powerful Singers Propel The Nightingale, Erwartung Rebecca Wishnia - July 31, 2023 West Edge Opera makes great music of two early 20th-century masterpieces. Review Jorge Drexler Remains a Modern Master of Latin American Music Andrew Gilbert - July 31, 2023 The Uruguayan singer-songwriter, who won a milestone Academy Award in 2005, is back on tour in California. Music News James Toland, Ross McKee Competitions Support Young Artists Janos Gereben - July 25, 2023 There’s no shortage of support for up-and-coming musicians in the Bay Area, be they tomorrow’s opera stars or future concert pianists. Review A Delicate Mariachi Opera About Loss and Reconciliation Steven Winn - July 25, 2023 Karina Gutiérrez’s production of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna for West Edge Opera stays true to the work’s timeless, entrancing story. Review LA Phil and Grupo Corpo Go Gaucho for Ginastera’s Estancia Jim Farber - July 25, 2023 The Hollywood Bowl hosts a production of the complete ballet on a night that also offers Mexican music. Preview West Edge Opera Doubles Down on Schoenberg and Stravinsky Emily Wilson - July 25, 2023 A highlight of the company’s 2023 festival will be a demanding production that pairs Erwartung and The Nightingale. Feature How to Deal With a Difficult Live-Gig Economy? Some Musicians Are Getting Organized Andrew Gilbert - July 25, 2023 It’s harder than ever to make a living as an independent performing artist. These grassroots organizations are trying to make a difference. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … Next › Next page Last » Last page