Previews

Each week, SFCV looks behind the scenes to give you a sneak peak of what's coming up on stages around the Bay Area...so you can learn about concerts before they happen.

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J’Nai Bridges Multitasks in Her Debut as Carmen
May 28, 2019
San Francisco Opera
J’Nai Bridges Multitasks in Her Debut as Carmen
BY Janos Gereben

The rising mezzo-soprano talks about her lifetime of training for the demanding role.

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Artist Spotlight
Texas Rose in Full Bloom: Mezzo-Soprano Sasha Cooke
May 25, 2019
Texas Rose in Full Bloom: Mezzo-Soprano Sasha Cooke
BY Lisa Houston

In advance of her stint with the S.F. Opera in June, the singer muses on her wildly varied career, her special relationship with MTT, and the joy of singing.

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Artist Spotlight
James Conlon Was Born to Lead
May 25, 2019
James Conlon Was Born to Lead
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The tireless conductor explains his enduring love for Verdi, how he plans an L.A. Opera season with Domingo, and why Mozart is a healing force.

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Artist Spotlight
Nikki Einfeld Carves Out Her Niche in the Bay Area
May 20, 2019
Nikki Einfeld Carves Out Her Niche in the Bay Area
BY Lily O'Brien

The go-to coloratura talks about her special relationship with local ensembles and upcoming performances in wide-ranging roles.

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Upcoming Concert
Kronos Fest 2019 Explores the People’s History
May 20, 2019
Kronos Quartet
Kronos Fest 2019 Explores the People’s History
BY Jeff Kaliss

A sense of coming together and the power of the collective underline the quartet’s fifth annual festival.

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Artist Spotlight
Christopher Rountree Makes His Home in the Avant-Garde
May 18, 2019
Christopher Rountree Makes His Home in the Avant-Garde
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The composer talks about the upcoming Fluxus Festival and “Noon to Midnight” music marathons.

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Miki Orihara Brings Female Dance Masters to the Fore in “Resonance III”
May 10, 2019
Theatre of Yugen
Miki Orihara Brings Female Dance Masters to the Fore in “Resonance III”
BY Lou Fancher

The award-winning Orihara explores the intersection of American and Japanese modern-dance traditions as expressed by women choreographers.

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Artist Spotlight
It’s a Great Time to Be Conrad Tao
May 9, 2019
It’s a Great Time to Be Conrad Tao
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The piano phenom and budding composer chats about his approach to Beethoven, his upcoming gig with the LA Phil, and the state of classical music.

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Upcoming Concert
<em>Abraham in Flames</em>: Art and Authenticity Through a Persian Lens
May 6, 2019
Abraham in Flames: Art and Authenticity Through a Persian Lens
BY Lily O'Brien

Polymath Niloufar Talebi’s operatic performance piece premieres at Z Space this week.

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Upcoming Concert
It’s a Nonbinary World, and New Voices Is Here to Sing It
    April 30, 2019
    Community Music Center
    It’s a Nonbinary World, and New Voices Is Here to Sing It
    BY Jeff Kaliss

    The Bay Area chorus New Voices is for vocalists who identify as transgender, intersex, and gender-queer.

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