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Paul Kotapish

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

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Mondavi Center Extends Its Impressive HomeStage Run
January 19, 2021
Mondavi Center Extends Its Impressive HomeStage Run
BY Paul Kotapish
Wynton Marsalis, the Alexander Quartet, experimental opera, and a musical-comedy makeover of Romeo and Juliet are in the limelight this spring.
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CLICKCOACH Aims to Provide Professional Online Training for Isolated Musicians
January 12, 2021
CLICKCOACH Aims to Provide Professional Online Training for Isolated Musicians
BY Paul Kotapish
A new nonprofit connects singers and instrumentalists with advanced instructional and coaching materials via a low-cost, online platform.
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Santa Rosa Symphony Announces a Vibrant Spring Season
January 12, 2021
Santa Rosa Symphony Announces a Vibrant Spring Season
BY Paul Kotapish
Each concert in the series features a work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, SRS’s new artistic partner.
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Lara Downes Brings Black Voices to the Fore in Her Amplify Series
December 22, 2020
Lara Downes Brings Black Voices to the Fore in Her Amplify Series
BY Paul Kotapish
Look for Jon Batiste on Dec. 26.
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Influential Harry Smith <em>Anthology</em> Gets an Addendum
December 22, 2020
Influential Harry Smith Anthology Gets an Addendum
BY Paul Kotapish
Dust-to-Digital label issues the “B Sides” from the early 78s that comprised the original collection.
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Feature Article
Shameless Promotion of Local Artists: Bay Area Recordings in 2020
December 15, 2020
Shameless Promotion of Local Artists: Bay Area Recordings in 2020
BY Paul Kotapish

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

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Jeff Beal’s Score for <em>Athlete A</em> Features the SF Girls Chorus
December 8, 2020
Jeff Beal’s Score for Athlete A Features the SF Girls Chorus
BY Paul Kotapish
The stirring soundtrack for the powerful documentary is now available.
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Important Guitar Collection Donated to SF Conservatory of Music
November 24, 2020
Important Guitar Collection Donated to SF Conservatory of Music
BY Paul Kotapish
The L. John Harris and the Harris Guitar Foundation’s collection will be available for student and faculty use.
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<em>Tosca</em> With a Side of Fries
November 17, 2020
Tosca With a Side of Fries
BY Paul Kotapish
SF Opera screens drive-in opera movies at Fort Mason. Up next: La bohème and Tosca. Bring the family.
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From <em>The Merry Widow</em>’s Wardrobe to Your Own Closet
November 10, 2020
From The Merry Widow’s Wardrobe to Your Own Closet
BY Paul Kotapish
SF Opera offers lavish production costumes to the public via an online sale Nov. 13–15.
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New Tech Makes a Virtual Ensemble Possible
November 4, 2020
New Tech Makes a Virtual Ensemble Possible
BY Paul Kotapish
The JackTrip Virtual Studio that allows the Ragazzi Boys Choruses to rehearse in real time via the internet is now available to the public.
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Michael Tilson Thomas on the Airwaves Once More
November 4, 2020
Michael Tilson Thomas on the Airwaves Once More
BY Paul Kotapish
An in-depth documentary illuminating MTT’s ascendance is available for streaming via PBS’s American Masters series through Nov. 20.
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Kohl Mansion Unveils Its Fall Season
October 27, 2020
Kohl Mansion Unveils Its Fall Season
BY Paul Kotapish
The mansion may be shuttered for now, but the music program is wide open. Look for the Fauré Quartett, cellist Amit Peled, and the Alexander String Quartet.
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Steinway Society Inaugurates the Home Concert Hall Series Oct. 30
October 27, 2020
Steinway Society Inaugurates the Home Concert Hall Series Oct. 30
BY Paul Kotapish
The organization celebrates its 26th season with four internationally acclaimed pianists performing exclusive concerts online.
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SF Music Day 2020 Offers Fresh Music and New Performances
October 20, 2020
SF Music Day 2020 Offers Fresh Music and New Performances
BY Paul Kotapish
Expect the unexpected at InterMusic SF’s 13th free showcase of classical, jazz, and contemporary music on Sunday, Oct. 25.
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Sound Wizard Brian Walker Shares Tech Tips for Livestreaming
October 20, 2020
Sound Wizard Brian Walker Shares Tech Tips for Livestreaming
BY Paul Kotapish
An online class will give musicians and organizations the skills they need to make their online concerts sparkle with improved audio and video.
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Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival Finds a New Path
October 13, 2020
Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival Finds a New Path
BY Paul Kotapish
The outstanding high-country fest celebrates the fall season with livestreamed performances of the Bach cello suites.
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Four California Orchestras Co-Commission a New John Christopher Wineglass Work
October 13, 2020
Four California Orchestras Co-Commission a New John Christopher Wineglass Work
BY Paul Kotapish
Each ensemble will perform the topically inspired Alone Together.
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Del Sol Brings Joy to the People
October 6, 2020
Del Sol Brings Joy to the People
BY Paul Kotapish
The forward-thinking quartet commissions uplifting new works and performs them in a series of free open-air concerts around the Bay Area.
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Early Music Experts Share Tips for Idiomatic Playing on Modern Instruments
September 29, 2020
Early Music Experts Share Tips for Idiomatic Playing on Modern Instruments
BY Paul Kotapish
Elizabeth Blumenstock, Eric Zivian, and William Skeen offer October workshops through the Amateur Music Network.
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