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 Christopher Lowrey Gives a Soul-Shaking Performance With Voices of Music Steven Winn - December 23, 2019 The countertenor’s stunning technique and stirring emotional delivery meld perfectly with VOM’s impeccable Baroque chops. Review Jonathan Biss Brings Passion and Precision to Beethoven Piano Sonatas Steven Winn - December 17, 2019 Jumping in midway through the pianist’s concert series of the complete cycle feels just fine. Review Adler Fellows Shine a Bright Light on Opera’s Future Steven Winn - December 8, 2019 Ashley Dixon and Christian Pursell stand out on a stage bursting with talent. Review Dawn Upshaw and the Brentano Quartet Suspend Time at Herbst Steven Winn - December 6, 2019 Soprano and quartet are transcendent in Schoenberg’s Quartet No. 2. Review Great Singing Makes for a Memorable Ermelinda Steven Winn - November 25, 2019 Contralto Sara Couden’s double-role performance stands out in Ars Minerva’s latest re-creation of a forgotten opera. Review SF Opera’s New Figaro Sets the Mind Soaring Steven Winn - October 14, 2019 Every detail of performance and staging contributes to making Michael Cavanagh’s reimagined production a feast for the ears and eyes. Review SF Symphony Hits the Stratosphere With Mozart’s “Jupiter” Steven Winn - October 6, 2019 Prodigy Maria Dueñas burns through Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in her debut with the SFS. Review Stravinsky Works Raise the Roof at Davies Steven Winn - September 27, 2019 MTT deftly corrals the SF Symphony, Chorus, and soloists, and cellist Oliver Herbert turns in a stellar performance of Haydn. Review MTT and SF Symphony Summon a Magisterial Mahler Sixth Steven Winn - September 13, 2019 The dramatic work showcases the powerful 25-year partnership between conductor and orchestra. Review Pene Pati Steps In and Brings Down the House Steven Winn - September 9, 2019 The local favorite fronts a powerful cast in SF Opera’s Roméo et Juliette. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
