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.

Upcoming Concert
Jazz Violinist Mads Tolling Pays Tribute to Past Masters
    September 20, 2019
    Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley
    Jazz Violinist Mads Tolling Pays Tribute to Past Masters
    BY Lou Fancher

    The local favorite tours in support of a new CD inspired by the late Sven Asmussen and other string wizards.

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    Upcoming Concert
    Sister Power Drives the Ahn Trio
    September 20, 2019
    Four Seasons Arts
    Sister Power Drives the Ahn Trio
    BY Lou Fancher

    The gifted Ahn siblings bring a genre-bending slate to the Four Season Arts season opener.

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    Artist Spotlight
    Nicholas McGegan’s “Retirement” Would Exhaust a Gaggle of Young Conductors
    September 17, 2019
    Nicholas McGegan’s “Retirement” Would Exhaust a Gaggle of Young Conductors
    BY Janos Gereben

    PBO’s longtime leading light shares his boundless energy with other ensembles around the globe.

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    Upcoming Concert
    PUSH Dance Expands Festival, Crowned by Raissa Simpson’s <em>Mothership III</em>
    September 16, 2019
    PUSH Dance Company
    PUSH Dance Expands Festival, Crowned by Raissa Simpson’s Mothership III
    BY Lou Fancher

    The company’s artistic director completes her large-canvas, Afro-futurism trilogy, in a four-performance lineup.

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    Artist Spotlight
    Jaime Martín Takes the Podium With the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
    September 13, 2019
    Jaime Martín Takes the Podium With the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
    BY Victoria Looseleaf

    The top-tier flutist talks about taking up the baton and the mutual trust he enjoys with the musicians at his new gig.

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    Artist Spotlight
    Jonathan Biss Finds Bliss With Beethoven
    September 11, 2019
    Jonathan Biss Finds Bliss With Beethoven
    BY Lily O'Brien

    The acclaimed pianist chats about recording the complete Beethoven sonatas, which he’ll play in his upcoming solo run at Hertz Hall.

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    Artist Spotlight
    Barrie Kosky Talks About His New <em>La bohème</em> and More
    September 9, 2019
    Barrie Kosky Talks About His New La bohème and More
    BY Jim Farber

    The new production opens LA Opera’s season on Sept. 14.

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    Artist Spotlight
    John Adams Gears Up for the New Season With an SF Symphony Premiere
    September 9, 2019
    John Adams Gears Up for the New Season With an SF Symphony Premiere
    BY Jeff Kaliss

    I Still Dance is the latest work Adams has written for the orchestra.

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    Artist Spotlight
    David Bromberg Still Makes a Joyful Noise
    September 3, 2019
    David Bromberg Still Makes a Joyful Noise
    BY Lou Fancher

    The influential guitarist talks about his famous violin collection and upcoming gigs at the Freight & Salvage.

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    Artist Spotlight
    Anthony Parnther Finds Inspiration Everywhere
    August 31, 2019
    Anthony Parnther Finds Inspiration Everywhere
    BY Victoria Looseleaf

    At home conducting everything from Orff to the latest video game, the in-demand conductor and educator is a champion for minority and women composers.

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