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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Stretching the Bounds of Reality With <em>AI Sensorium</em> at ODC
    February 10, 2020
    ODC Theater
    Stretching the Bounds of Reality With AI Sensorium at ODC
    BY Lou Fancher

    The collaborative, multidisciplinary work melds cutting-edge digital technology with human movement in real time.

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    Artist Spotlight
    “Fourth Light Project” is a Dazzling Multimedia Experience
    February 9, 2020
    “Fourth Light Project” is a Dazzling Multimedia Experience
    BY Lily O'Brien

    The electroacoustic duo brings their dramatic fusion of traditional Middle-Eastern music, electronica, and cutting-edge visuals to the Green Center on Feb. 20.

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    Artist Spotlight
    Hanzhi Wang Is Introducing Classical Accordion to America
    February 8, 2020
    Hanzhi Wang Is Introducing Classical Accordion to America
    BY Lily O'Brien

    The charismatic virtuoso defies expectations and opens minds at Bing Studio on Feb. 16.

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    Artist Spotlight
    ZOFO Puts a Fresh Spin on Piano Duos
    February 7, 2020
    ZOFO Puts a Fresh Spin on Piano Duos
    BY Lily O'Brien

    Keisuke Nakagoshi and Eva-Maria Zimmermann perform 15 newly commissioned works at UC Davis on Feb. 14.

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    Artist Spotlight
    Myra Melford on Jazz’s Cutting Edge and Improvisation
    February 3, 2020
    Myra Melford on Jazz’s Cutting Edge and Improvisation
    BY Jeff Kaliss

    The jazz pianist and composer curates Cal Performances’ Jazz Platform series.

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    Artist Spotlight
    The Qadim Ensemble Celebrates Jewish Music of the Middle East
    February 3, 2020
    The Qadim Ensemble Celebrates Jewish Music of the Middle East
    BY Lily O'Brien

    The group brings its pan-cultural sounds to Askenaz on Feb. 9.

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    Upcoming Concert
    Three Tenors — The Next Generation Looks to the Future of Opera
    January 24, 2020
    Vallejo Community Arts Foundation
    Three Tenors — The Next Generation Looks to the Future of Opera
    BY Annelies Zijderveld

    Pene Pati, Christopher Oglesby, and Alex Boyer take to the stage together in Vallejo.

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    Superstar Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo Tackles Prokofiev for SF Ballet
    January 23, 2020
    Superstar Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo Tackles Prokofiev for SF Ballet
    BY Claudia Bauer

    The Van Cliburn winner talks about the physical and mental challenges of playing technically demanding pieces for dancers.

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    Harmony is the Key for the Thalea String Quartet
    January 19, 2020
    Four Seasons Arts
    Harmony is the Key for the Thalea String Quartet
    BY Lily O'Brien

    The young quartet finds balance on many different levels.

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    Oakland Symphony Celebrates Bernard Tyson With His Playlist
    January 17, 2020
    Oakland Symphony
    Oakland Symphony Celebrates Bernard Tyson With His Playlist
    BY Lou Fancher

    The late Kaiser CEO and community advocate chose a sparkling, gospel-tinged program for the Jan. 24 installment of the orchestra’s Playlist series.

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