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Ming Luke: Have Baton, Will Travel
January 21, 2019
Ming Luke: Have Baton, Will Travel
BY Janos Gereben
A tour through the conductor’s calendar reveals a dizzying roster of impressive commitments. ...
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Richard Egarr Named Next Leader of Philharmonia Baroque
January 17, 2019
Richard Egarr Named Next Leader of Philharmonia Baroque
BY Janos Gereben
The historical-music expert begins work with PBO in the 2020-2021 season....
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January Boasts a Conductor Bonanza in Davies Symphony Hall
January 15, 2019
January Boasts a Conductor Bonanza in Davies Symphony Hall
BY Janos Gereben
Once and future directors and guests abound on the S.F. Symphony podium....
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Music of Remembrance at Kohl Mansion on Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 14, 2019
Music of Remembrance at Kohl Mansion on Holocaust Remembrance Day
BY Janos Gereben
Seattle’s mindful, mission-driven chamber ensemble performs in Burlingame on Jan. 27....
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Crowden Student Quartets to Play in Big Time
January 14, 2019
Crowden Student Quartets to Play in Big Time
BY Janos Gereben
Kronos and the Alexander Quartet collaborate on two concerts with student ensembles from the Berkeley music school....
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Resident Conductor Christian Reif Takes the Podium for a Rich Program
January 8, 2019
Resident Conductor Christian Reif Takes the Podium for a Rich Program
BY Janos Gereben
The soon-to-depart Reif features Prokofiev's No. 5 and the Lutoslawski cello concerto in concerts with S.F. Symphony....
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Hewlett Awards $1.5 Million for 10 Anniversary Arts Commissions
January 8, 2019
Hewlett Awards $1.5 Million for 10 Anniversary Arts Commissions
BY Janos Gereben
Kitka, Stanford Live, and the Center for Asian American Media are among recipients....
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Choral Review
January 8, 2019
Cappella Romana Concert Extends Christmas into the New Year
BY Janos Gereben

An unusual Christmas concert of Ukrainian music, expertly performed.

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Listening to the Ballet, Watching the Music in Motion
January 2, 2019
Listening to the Ballet, Watching the Music in Motion
BY Janos Gereben
Great music is essential for great dance, and the S.F. Ballet’s season offers both....
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West Bay Opera’s Journey to Venice With an Early Verdi
January 2, 2019
West Bay Opera’s Journey to Venice With an Early Verdi
BY Janos Gereben
I due Foscari makes a rare appearance at the Lucie Stern Theatre in February. ...
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Pocket Opera Renews Itself for the 2019 Season
January 2, 2019
Pocket Opera Renews Itself for the 2019 Season
BY Janos Gereben
Donald Pippin’s clever concept will invigorate classic operas by Donizetti, Smetana, Puccini, Offenbach, and Rossini....
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Jaap van Zweden Returns to Conduct S.F. Symphony
December 18, 2018
Jaap van Zweden Returns to Conduct S.F. Symphony
BY Janos Gereben
The high-profile conductor brings a program of Bruckner and Mozart to Davies Symphony Hall....
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Oakland Symphony’s “Hall Pass” Welcomes New Audiences
December 17, 2018
Oakland Symphony’s “Hall Pass” Welcomes New Audiences
BY Janos Gereben
The orchestra continues to serve its community, in addition to making wonderful music....
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So Much More to <em>Nutcracker</em> Than the Sugar Plum Fairy
December 11, 2018
So Much More to Nutcracker Than the Sugar Plum Fairy
BY Janos Gereben
The holiday tradition is an essential boost to the coffers for ballet companies....
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Bay Area Musicians Nominated for Grammy Awards
December 10, 2018
Bay Area Musicians Nominated for Grammy Awards
BY Janos Gereben
MTT with the S.F. Symphony, Mason Bates, and John Adams get the nod in classical-music categories....
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Esa-Pekka Salonen Welcomed as Next Music Director of S.F. Symphony
December 6, 2018
Esa-Pekka Salonen Welcomed as Next Music Director of S.F. Symphony
BY Janos Gereben
A press-conference-turned-party fetes the incoming and outgoing conductors at SoundBox....
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West Edge on the Move Again: New Venue, New Operas
December 4, 2018
West Edge on the Move Again: New Venue, New Operas
BY Janos Gereben
The intriguing Bridge Yard industrial site will host a West Coast premiere and new takes on old classics....
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S.F. Symphony to Name Michael Tilson Thomas’s Successor
December 4, 2018
S.F. Symphony to Name Michael Tilson Thomas’s Successor
BY Janos Gereben
Speculation about the new music director will end with announcement slated for Dec. 5....
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Move Over Bach, Pipe Down Dukas, Here’s a New <em>Fantasia</em>
December 3, 2018
Move Over Bach, Pipe Down Dukas, Here’s a New Fantasia
BY Janos Gereben
Electronic music performed live by The Firmament reimagines the soundtrack for the Disney classic....
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<em>The Mass of the Americas</em> to Premiere in St. Mary’s Cathedral
December 3, 2018
The Mass of the Americas to Premiere in St. Mary’s Cathedral
BY Janos Gereben
Frank La Rocca’s commissioned Mass weaves together musical threads from around the world. ...
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