Michael Zwiebach

Michael Zwiebach is the senior editor/content manager for SFCV. He assigns all articles and content, manages the writing staff, and does editing. A member of SFCV from the beginning, Michael holds a Ph.D. in music history from the University of California, Berkeley.

Articles By This Author

Michael Zwiebach - February 13, 2024

Our introduction to one of the 20th century’s greatest pianists, a poet, showman, and prolific recording artist.

Michael Zwiebach - November 15, 2023

The clarinetist has made a specialty of You Have the Right to Remain Silent, and it’s a powerhouse performance.

Michael Zwiebach - October 31, 2023

Despite the loss of puppets, costumes, and sets, Rahmanian intends to restore his intricate production based on the Iranian national epic.

Michael Zwiebach - September 26, 2023

The star violinist and entrepreneur arrives in Walnut Creek to play Wynton Marsalis with the California Symphony.

Michael Zwiebach - September 12, 2023

Master of electronica though he is, the composer of The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs links his ideals to 19th-century programmatic music.

Michael Zwiebach - August 29, 2023

The major performing arts presenters here have big plans.

Michael Zwiebach - August 9, 2023

The composer talks about the Augmented Orchestra, a new application that incorporates electroacoustic techniques more seamlessly.

Michael Zwiebach - July 25, 2023

The Phil and its music director sure know how to pick ’em.

Michael Zwiebach - July 11, 2023

The opera’s chamber version was premiered in 2019 by Left Coast Chamber Ensemble and represents a big win for composer Laura Schwendinger.

Michael Zwiebach - July 11, 2023

American Bach’s summer showcase spotlights the musicians who are buoying the group’s ranks and invigorating the Bay Area early-music community.