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.

Artist Spotlight
Stephen Kent: Cross-Cultural Music with Ancient Roots
September 14, 2018
Stephen Kent: Cross-Cultural Music with Ancient Roots
BY Lily O'Brien

The didgeridoo virtuoso blazes new musical paths with diverse collaborators from around the globe.

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A World Premiere Illuminates Connections Between Persian and Indian Music
September 11, 2018
Z Space
A World Premiere Illuminates Connections Between Persian and Indian Music
BY Lou Fancher

The Path of Light is a fresh collaboration between Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri and Houman Pourmehdi with the Lian Ensemble.

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Artist Spotlight
Jon Batiste, At Home in Every Genre
September 11, 2018
Jon Batiste, At Home in Every Genre
BY Lou Fancher

The bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert talks upcoming projects and his sources of inspiration.

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Upcoming Concert
Isadora Duncan Legacy Lives at Mary Sano Studio
September 3, 2018
Isadora Duncan Legacy Lives at Mary Sano Studio
BY Jeff Kaliss

A two-day festival celebrates the iconic Bay Area dancer’s artistry.

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Upcoming Concert
Voices Emerge at the S.F. Electronic Music Festival
    August 31, 2018
    San Francisco Electronic Music Festival
    Voices Emerge at the S.F. Electronic Music Festival
    BY Lou Fancher

    A diverse roster of artists melding human and electronic sounds highlights the 19th iteration of the festival.

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    Artist Spotlight
    La Regina: Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky
    August 31, 2018
    La Regina: Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky
    BY Lisa Houston

    The singer brings her acclaimed portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I to San Francisco Opera in Roberto Devereux.

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    Upcoming Concert
    <em>SFCV</em>’s Fall Dance Preview 2018
    August 14, 2018
    Cal Performances
    SFCV’s Fall Dance Preview 2018
    BY Janice Berman

    Cal Performances hosts some of today’s leading companies, and local offerings go into full swing.

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    Upcoming Concert
    Curtain Going Up on L.A. Opera’s 2018–2019 Season
    August 10, 2018
    Los Angeles Opera
    Curtain Going Up on L.A. Opera’s 2018–2019 Season
    BY Jim Farber

    The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion comes alive with flappers, bullfighters, witches, and pioneers for social justice this year.

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    Upcoming Concert
    Paula West Brings It to the 29th Annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
    August 8, 2018
    San Jose Jazz
    Paula West Brings It to the 29th Annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
    BY Lou Fancher

    The beloved singer is all about the music and the festival welcomes her to its all-star roster.

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    Upcoming Concert
    Camaraderie and Democracy at Music in the Vineyards
    August 7, 2018
    Music in the Vineyards
    Camaraderie and Democracy at Music in the Vineyards
    BY Jeff Kaliss

    A chat with Escher String Quartet cellist Brook Speltz shows why musicians love this festival.

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