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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.

Articles by this Author

Michael Tilson Thomas to Step Down From the S.F. Symphony
October 31, 2017
Michael Tilson Thomas to Step Down From the S.F. Symphony
BY Michael Zwiebach
The influential music director will depart after the 2019–2020 season.
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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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