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Janos Gereben

Janos Gereben appreciates news tips, corrections, and words of encouragement at [email protected].

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Lamplighters’ Sensitive <em>Pirates</em> and Trailblazing Suffragettes
August 7, 2018
Lamplighters’ Sensitive Pirates and Trailblazing Suffragettes
BY Janos Gereben
Director Nicolas Aliaga finds a timely, serious theme amidst the zany antics of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic....
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Heater Foundation’s Debut: <em>Tristan und Isolde</em> in Herbst Theater
July 27, 2018
Heater Foundation’s Debut: Tristan und Isolde in Herbst Theater
BY Janos Gereben
An ambitious premiere from a new Bay Area arts organization is slated for next month....
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Chamber Music Review
July 24, 2018
Musical Revelations in Menlo Festival’s Visit to St. Petersburg
BY Janos Gereben

Rarities and a West-Coast premiere highlight two centuries of music from Russia’s cultural hub.

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Musical Theater Review
July 16, 2018
Color and Light at S.F. Playhouse with Sunday in the Park
BY Janos Gereben

Sondheim's classic musical pointedly staged at the San Francisco Playhouse.

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Opera Review
July 9, 2018
2018 Merola Debuts Shine Well Ahead of the Grand Finale
BY Janos Gereben

Substantial scenes from all corners of the repertory give burgeoning professionals much to work with.

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Music@Menlo Explores the Geography of Chamber Music
July 3, 2018
[email protected] Explores the Geography of Chamber Music
BY Janos Gereben
This year's festival takes world-class jaunt through the music capitals of Europe....
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Young Talent on Parade at S.F. Symphony Summer Series
July 2, 2018
Young Talent on Parade at S.F. Symphony Summer Series
BY Janos Gereben
Wunderkind Alexander Prior will conduct the orchestra in an all-Russian program of Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky....
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Feature Article
S.F. Opera Brass <em>Ring</em> Glory: Grabbing the Brass Ring
June 26, 2018
S.F. Opera Brass Ring Glory: Grabbing the Brass Ring
BY Janos Gereben

The brass section gets a workout in Wagner's magnum opus, striking both joy and terror in the hearts of the players.

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Upcoming Concert
Spend <em>Sunday in the Park with George</em> at S.F. Playhouse
June 26, 2018
SF Playhouse
Spend Sunday in the Park with George at S.F. Playhouse
BY Janos Gereben

Stephen Sondheim's grand musical is a love poem to the creative impulse.

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Berkeley Chorus Makes a Gift of <em>St. Paul Oratorio</em>
June 18, 2018
Berkeley Chorus Makes a Gift of St. Paul Oratorio
BY Janos Gereben
Ming Luke guides the remarkable Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra through Mendelssohn's demanding and rarely performed work....
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iSING!: Where Western Opera and Chinese Music Meet
June 11, 2018
iSING!: Where Western Opera and Chinese Music Meet
BY Janos Gereben
Western opera singers add Mandarin to their roster of must-have language skills. ...
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S.F. Symphony's Antidote to Escapism in Music
June 5, 2018
S.F. Symphony's Antidote to Escapism in Music
BY Janos Gereben
A new exhibit at Davies Hall examines the intersection of music and politics....
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Upcoming Concert
Mighty Mussorgsky Opera Coming to Davies Hall
    May 29, 2018
    San Francisco Symphony
    Mighty Mussorgsky Opera Coming to Davies Hall
    BY Janos Gereben

    Rehearsals are already underway for S.F. Symphony's Boris Godunov.

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    MTT Leads Educational Partnerships from Coast to Coast
    May 29, 2018
    MTT Leads Educational Partnerships from Coast to Coast
    BY Janos Gereben
    Summer provides new opportunities for the maestro to share his wealth of musical knowledge. ...
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    Young People's Symphony Winds Up Its 81st Season
    May 22, 2018
    Young People's Symphony Winds Up Its 81st Season
    BY Janos Gereben
    Catch these emerging artists in their last local concert before they fly off for out-of-town concerts, college, and careers....
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    The Sound of Music Rules at S.F. Silent Film Festival
    May 15, 2018
    The Sound of Music Rules at S.F. Silent Film Festival
    BY Janos Gereben
    The annual festival is packed with international artists and world-premiere restorations....
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    Cultural Interplay in Music and Dance at CAAMFest 2018
    May 8, 2018
    Cultural Interplay in Music and Dance at CAAMFest 2018
    BY Janos Gereben
    This year's festival, entitled “Culture, in Every Sense,” features food, music, and films....
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    <em>Ring</em>-Neglected S.F. Opera Chorus Works Hard... on the <em>Ring</em>
    May 7, 2018
    Ring-Neglected S.F. Opera Chorus Works Hard... on the Ring
    BY Janos Gereben
    10 minutes of music needs serious rehearsal all the same....
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    Musae Gives Voice to
    May 1, 2018
    Musae Gives Voice to "Prophetic Women"
    BY Janos Gereben
    The musical collective presents a new commission for women's choir from Eric Tuan. ...
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    S.F. Ethnic Dance Festival Prepares for a Spectacular 40th Season
    May 1, 2018
    S.F. Ethnic Dance Festival Prepares for a Spectacular 40th Season
    BY Janos Gereben
    A round-the-world tour in dance celebrates its anniversary....
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