Paul Kotapish

Paul Kotapish is the managing editor for SFCV. You can learn more here or at guitarfish.net.

Articles by this Author

March 31, 2020

Keeping Sane With Shira Kammen’s “Noony Tunes”

BY Paul Kotapish

A leading light in the Bay Area scene unites players from around the globe every day at noon to play a bit of music.

February 18, 2020

San José’s New Ballet Moves Into New Digs

BY Paul Kotapish

The innovative troupe cuts the ribbon for new facilities at the historic Corinthian Ballroom on Feb. 29.

January 28, 2020

“Where Song Began” Is for the Birds

BY Paul Kotapish

Two Bay Area concerts of avian-themed violin/cello duets will benefit Australian birdlife endangered by the bushfire crisis.

November 12, 2019

Aubrey Bergauer to Head New Leadership Program at SF Conservatory of Music

BY Paul Kotapish

The Center for Innovative Leadership will foster tomorrow’s arts entrepreneurs.

November 12, 2019

UC Alumni Chorus Presents a “Mass-Up”

BY Paul Kotapish

The massive chorus and orchestra perform a mashup of excerpts from a millennium of Masses.

November 5, 2019

Lisa Dell Is California Symphony’s New Executive Director

BY Paul Kotapish

The incoming leader has worked with every major classical-music institution in Chicago.

October 1, 2019

Tim Page Ponders the End of Music Criticism

BY Paul Kotapish

A critic’s thoughtful essay looks at the recent history and near future of arts journalism.

September 4, 2019

The Refurbished Presidio Theatre Opens With a Pop-Up Orchestra

BY Paul Kotapish

Music Director Laurie Cohen leads two free performances by 50 Bay Area musicians playing works of New Deal composers.

Feature Article

August 27, 2019

Best of the Bay 2018–2019 Winners

BY Paul Kotapish

Congratulations to the winners of our annual Best of the Bay reader poll.

August 8, 2019

Best of the Bay 2018–19 Nominations Are Closed

BY Paul Kotapish

Nominations for the SFCV Best of the Bay are closed, but look for a chance to vote for the finalists on Aug. 13.

Feature Article

December 17, 2018

Shameless Promotion of Local Artists: Bay Area Recordings in 2018

BY Paul Kotapish

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year.

S.F. Press Club Honors <em>SFCV</em> With Journalism Awards

November 27, 2018

S.F. Press Club Honors SFCV With Journalism Awards

BY Paul Kotapish

Writer Mark MacNamara and editor Michael Zwiebach named for two profile articles and a feature story.

September 5, 2018

Elevate Ensemble’s Season: Serious Fun

BY Paul Kotapish

The iconoclastic group goes all-in on presenting thought-provoking music in festive social settings.

Feature Article

August 27, 2018

Best of the Bay 2017–2018 Winners

BY Paul Kotapish

Congratulations to the winners of our annual Best of the Bay reader poll.

August 21, 2018

Days and Nights of Music from Philip Glass and Cohorts in Big Sur and Carmel

BY Paul Kotapish

Highlights include a new production of In the Penal Colony and spirited collaborations with indigenous musicians.

August 20, 2018

Best of the Bay 2017–18 Final Vote Closes Wednesday, August 22

BY Paul Kotapish

Last chance to cast your vote for your favorite artists, performances, venues, and more in the annual SFCV Best of the Bay poll. Voting ends at 6 p.m. (PDT).

Voting Is Open for <em>SFCV</em>’s Annual Best of the Bay Poll, 2017–2018

August 13, 2018

Voting Is Open for SFCV’s Annual Best of the Bay Poll, 2017–2018

BY Paul Kotapish

Your nominations have been tallied and it’s time to cast your final votes in the annual SFCV Best of the Bay poll.

August 6, 2018

Best of the Bay 2017–18 Nominations Close Wednesday, August 8

BY Paul Kotapish

The SFCV Best of the Bay poll is open for nominations, but the poll closes soon. Nominate your favorite artists, ensembles, performances, venues, and more.

Photo Essay