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Opera Champion Marcus L. Overton Dies at 75
July 14, 2019
Opera Champion Marcus L. Overton Dies at 75
BY Janos Gereben
The actor and arts director was known for his acerbic wit and wide-ranging interests, skills, and passions.
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Russian Immigrant Family Puts on Concert to Benefit Harmony Project
July 9, 2019
Russian Immigrant Family Puts on Concert to Benefit Harmony Project
BY Janos Gereben
The Khalikulovs perform Russian classics July 13 to boost the esteemed music-education program.
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Musical Theater Review
July 8, 2019
SF Playhouse’s Cabaret Is a Musical Gem
BY Janos Gereben

Top-notch sound and production bring out the best in a solid cast of singers.

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<em>Fiddler</em> Opens 39th SF Jewish Film Festival
July 6, 2019
Fiddler Opens 39th SF Jewish Film Festival
BY Janos Gereben
Keep an ear out for The Mamboniks, which explores the Catskill/Cuban-music connection.
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SF Ballet’s Off-Season Is Busy With Leaps and Bounds
July 2, 2019
SF Ballet’s Off-Season Is Busy With Leaps and Bounds
BY Janos Gereben
On the heels of an acclaimed run in London, the company announces promotions and new dancers.
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SF Symphony Youth Orchestra Conquers Europe
July 1, 2019
SF Symphony Youth Orchestra Conquers Europe
BY Janos Gereben
Standing ovations and rave reviews honor one of the Bay Area’s best exports.
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MTT Surgery a “Complete Success”
June 24, 2019
MTT Surgery a “Complete Success”
BY Janos Gereben
The conductor is recovering comfortably.
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All the Women Conductors in San Francisco Opera and Symphony History
June 24, 2019
All the Women Conductors in San Francisco Opera and Symphony History
BY Janos Gereben
A little list that should be longer.
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Berkeley Symphony’s Tradition of Exploration Continues
June 18, 2019
Berkeley Symphony’s Tradition of Exploration Continues
BY Janos Gereben
The new season already bears the influence of incoming music director Joseph Young.
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Philanthropist Diane Wilsey Steps Down From Museum Leadership
June 11, 2019
Philanthropist Diane Wilsey Steps Down From Museum Leadership
BY Janos Gereben
An important donor to S.F. Opera and S.F. Ballet, she has also been a pivotal figure in the history of S.F.’s fine arts museums.
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Sold-Out Opera America Conference in San Francisco
June 10, 2019
Sold-Out Opera America Conference in San Francisco
BY Janos Gereben
There’s lots to talk about as usual for the industry as it adapts to cultural shifts and withstands fiscal challenges.
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Michael Tilson Thomas Takes Medical Leave
June 4, 2019
Michael Tilson Thomas Takes Medical Leave
BY Janos Gereben
The conductor misses the season’s final subscription concerts but will be back on the podium in September.
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International Orange Chorale Celebrates Crystal Anniversary
June 4, 2019
International Orange Chorale Celebrates Crystal Anniversary
BY Janos Gereben
The pioneering vocal group will premiere a new work by Robin Estrada.
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Oakland Symphony’s Big, Ambitious 2019 – 2020 Season
June 3, 2019
Oakland Symphony’s Big, Ambitious 2019 – 2020 Season
BY Janos Gereben
Michael Morgan’s vision carries the orchestra into the front ranks of adventurous programming.
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Opera Review
May 29, 2019
Documentary Brings Pavarotti Back to Life
BY Janos Gereben

Director Ron Howard’s new project is an intimate portrait of an outsized talent.

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J’Nai Bridges Multitasks in Her Debut as Carmen
May 28, 2019
San Francisco Opera
J’Nai Bridges Multitasks in Her Debut as Carmen
BY Janos Gereben

The rising mezzo-soprano talks about her lifetime of training for the demanding role.

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Behind the Curtain Going Up on S.F. Opera’s Summer Season
May 25, 2019
Behind the Curtain Going Up on S.F. Opera’s Summer Season
BY Janos Gereben
Budget cuts prune the company’s vision for a high-tech future.
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New NEA Support for S.F. Bay Area Performing Arts Organizations
May 21, 2019
New NEA Support for S.F. Bay Area Performing Arts Organizations
BY Janos Gereben
The grants benefit major institutions and smaller, independent groups alike.
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Berkeley Chorus to Sing Brahms’s Requiem at Home and Abroad
May 21, 2019
Berkeley Chorus to Sing Brahms’s Requiem at Home and Abroad
BY Janos Gereben
Ming Luke guides the community chorus and orchestra in performances slated for Estonia, Latvia, and Sweden.
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Kohl Mansion’s Young Chamber Musicians Go for the Gold
May 21, 2019
Kohl Mansion’s Young Chamber Musicians Go for the Gold
BY Janos Gereben
The Fervida Trio takes a top prize in the Fischoff Competition.
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