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    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.

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    Feature Article
    A Fall Music Guide
    September 19, 2017
    A Fall Music Guide
    BY Michael Zwiebach

    The fall 2017 season is full to bursting again. Here's a short list of big-ticket (and small-ticket) items for your consideration.

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    Inaugural S.F. Piano Festival Wraps This Weekend
    August 22, 2017
    Inaugural S.F. Piano Festival Wraps This Weekend
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    The new New Piano Collective launches a festival, with venues around the Bay, featuring 10 pianists playing the music that matters to them....
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    Opera Review
    August 8, 2017
    A Rare Delight From Mozart’s Vienna Debuts at West Edge Opera
    BY Michael Zwiebach

    Martín y Soler’s jaunty farce makes an un-edgy interlude in West Edge Opera’s festival season.

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    Terry Riley’s New Music Festival and a Riley Retrospective
    August 4, 2017
    Terry Riley’s New Music Festival and a Riley Retrospective
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    The legend in his own time gets a five-disc retrospective of his piano music from Sarah Cahill, and oversees a small new music series....
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    California Symphony Picks Up Steam
    August 1, 2017
    California Symphony Picks Up Steam
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    The California Symphony has a lot going on. Here are the bullet points, to catch you up....
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    Kronos Quartet and S.F. Exploratorium Collaborate on Music for a Total Solar Eclipse
    July 25, 2017
    Kronos Quartet and S.F. Exploratorium Collaborate on Music for a Total Solar Eclipse
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    Sound artist and composer Wayne Grim has created a musical accompaniment for the solar eclipse viewing at the Exploratorium....
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    New Amy Seiwert Ballet Heads to N.Y. and Jacob’s Pillow
    July 5, 2017
    New Amy Seiwert Ballet Heads to N.Y. and Jacob’s Pillow
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    Ballet star-turned-choreographer set to premiere her first full-length ballet at the Cowell Theater, before taking it on the road....
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    Flower Power and Beyond: Two Events Showcasing Pianists
    July 5, 2017
    Flower Power and Beyond: Two Events Showcasing Pianists
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    Piano players of all stripes will be strutting their stuff in July....
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    James Toland Vocal Competition Winners Announced
    June 27, 2017
    James Toland Vocal Competition Winners Announced
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    No upsets here, but a couple of recognized up-and-comers take the laurels....
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    Report: Nonprofit Arts and Culture Make Huge Contributions to U.S. Economy
    June 20, 2017
    Report: Nonprofit Arts and Culture Make Huge Contributions to U.S. Economy
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    Arts and Economic Prosperity 5, a report from Americans for the Arts, shows how deep an impact all those little arts organizations have, especially in San Francisco....
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    Bay Area Native Headed to Van Cliburn Final Round
    June 6, 2017
    Bay Area Native Headed to Van Cliburn Final Round
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    Daniel Hsu is the youngest contestant in the prestigious piano competition, but that’s not his only accomplishment....
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    Editorial
    Going Where the New-Old Music Is
    June 6, 2017
    Going Where the New-Old Music Is
    BY Michael Zwiebach

    There’s a lost world of music SFCV would like to help you discover, and we're going to make that happen in a series of articles.

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    Choral Review
    May 9, 2017
    Handel's Resurrection Showcases American Bach Soloists' Youth Movement
    BY Michael Zwiebach

    Brilliant vocal soloists and solid playing from a group of new faces in the ABS orchestra enlivened Handel's oratorio.

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    San Francisco Performances Calling All Stars in 2017–18
    April 4, 2017
    San Francisco Performances Calling All Stars in 2017–18
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    There’s something for everyone in the upcoming season, from early music to contemporary dance, jazz, and beyond....
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    Upcoming Concert
    What <em>The Source</em> Exposes About Truth and Identity
    February 21, 2017
    San Francisco Opera
    What The Source Exposes About Truth and Identity
    BY Michael Zwiebach

    Composer Ted Hearne filters Chelsea Manning's story through a kaleidoscope of musical influences.

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    Nevada Chamber Music Fest Boasts Heavy-Hitter Lineup
    December 14, 2016
    Nevada Chamber Music Fest Boasts Heavy-Hitter Lineup
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    A lot of great music with some very special players and a great town. Here’s what to do during Christmas week....
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    Feature Article
    The SFCV Holiday Music and Event Guide, 2016 (A Little Fa la la la la for Everyone)
    November 15, 2016
    The SFCV Holiday Music and Event Guide, 2016 (A Little Fa la la la la for Everyone)
    BY Michael Zwiebach

    The Bay Area hosts an embarrassment of musical riches in the holiday season. Here are a few suggestions to launch you on your merry way.

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    Ping Pong Tournament Punctuates SFO <em>Pasquale</em>
    October 26, 2016
    Ping Pong Tournament Punctuates SFO Pasquale
    BY Michael Zwiebach
    And Lawrence Brownlee has ping in more than just his voice....
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    Feature Article
    What We’re Listening To: Back to Nature, Basics
    July 5, 2016
    What We’re Listening To: Back to Nature, Basics
    BY Michael Zwiebach

    Cool new recordings from ICE, Beiser, and Ensemble Signal for hot summertime listening.

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    Editorial
    David Gockley Leaves an Exceptional Legacy for San Francisco Opera
    June 20, 2016
    David Gockley Leaves an Exceptional Legacy for San Francisco Opera
    BY Michael Zwiebach

    Running an opera company is like running a marathon: preparation, planning, and attention to detail determine whether you get to the finish line.

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