Steven Winn

Steven Winn is a San Francisco-based writer and critic and frequent interviewer for City Arts & Lectures. His work has appeared in Gramophone, Musical America, Opera, Symphony, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Articles By This Author

Review

Anonymous 4 Bid Adieu in Character

Steven Winn - October 19, 2015

The a cappella vocal quartet take a final turn through the repertory they did so much to reanimate.

Review

Susanna Mälkki, Christian Tetzlaff Make Magic with S.F. Symphony

Steven Winn - October 19, 2015

Guest conductor Mälkki led the symphony through a program of Mussorgsky, Shostakovich, and Prokofiev.

Review

Philharmonia Baroque Revives the Glory of Spring

Steven Winn - October 13, 2015

Nicholas McGegan and the orchestra resuscitate Alessandro Scarlatti’s often forgotten work with help from an impressive group of singers.

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Stephanie Blythe Toasts Kate Smith in Engaging Show

Steven Winn - October 6, 2015

A cabaret evening of Kate Smith songs created by mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe.

Review

Young Violinist Captivates in Oakland Symphony Opener

Steven Winn - October 5, 2015

In his performance of the Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 2, Kenneth Renshaw shows he is a soloist to watch.

Review

S.F. Opera Attends to Sweeney Todd With a Vengeance

Steven Winn - September 14, 2015

Stephen Sondheim’s scream-fest is gory, erotic, hilarious, and tragic – everything you need for a great night at the opera.

Preview

Opera Theater Unlimited Starts Small with Britten's Turn of the Screw

Steven Winn - September 8, 2015

The company’s inaugural production runs September 18-19 at Stage Werx, a 70-seat venue in San Francisco’s Mission District.

Review

Merola Swings for the Fences in Home Run Derby of a Finale

Steven Winn - August 24, 2015

The 2015 edition of the Merola Opera Program’s Grand Finale provided all the drama and entertainment of a reality TV competition.

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A Baroque Battle of the Sexes with American Bach Soloists

Steven Winn - August 11, 2015

American Bach Soloists completed its second evening devoted to “Versailles & The Parisian Baroque” at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a bit of drama.