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
Luciana Souza Takes a Page From the Book of Longing
November 17, 2018
Luciana Souza Takes a Page From the Book of Longing
BY Jeff Kaliss

The vaunted singer talks about her return to S.F. Performances with a program exploring the intersection of jazz and poetry.

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Artist Spotlight
Golda Schultz: It’s All About the Joy of Music
November 5, 2018
Golda Schultz: It’s All About the Joy of Music
BY Lily O'Brien

The South African-born soprano makes her San Francisco Opera debut this month in Jake Heggie’s It’s A Wonderful Life.

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Artist Spotlight
Jordi Savall and Ensembles Explore “The Routes of Slavery”
October 29, 2018
Jordi Savall and Ensembles Explore “The Routes of Slavery”
BY Jeff Kaliss

The early music pioneer talks about his latest project, which melds musical strands from countries formerly engaged in the slave trade.

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Upcoming Concert
A Joni Mitchell Tribute Lights Up the Back Room in Berkeley
October 29, 2018
The Back Room
A Joni Mitchell Tribute Lights Up the Back Room in Berkeley
BY Jeff Kaliss

Soprano Ann Moss fronts an all-star lineup to honor the legendary singer-songwriter.

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Upcoming Concert
<em>With Care</em> Blurs the Boundaries Between Movement and Music
October 25, 2018
ODC Dance Company
With Care Blurs the Boundaries Between Movement and Music
BY Lily O'Brien

MacArthur “genius” grant winner Matthew Aucoin and his new opera company visit ODC Theater in San Francisco.

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Artist Spotlight
Ray Chen, Today’s Virtuoso
October 21, 2018
Ray Chen, Today’s Virtuoso
BY Lisa Houston

The star violinist is building connections with the next generation of music-makers and fans through social media.

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Artist Spotlight
Pat Metheny’s Five-Decade Creative Streak
October 12, 2018
Pat Metheny’s Five-Decade Creative Streak
BY Lily O'Brien

The groundbreaking guitarist talks about his musical odyssey and upcoming gig at the Fox Oakland.

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Artist Spotlight
No Strings Attached: The Independent Spirit of Guitarist Sharon Isbin
October 9, 2018
No Strings Attached: The Independent Spirit of Guitarist Sharon Isbin
BY Lisa Houston

En route to the Bay Area for a few gigs, the master of the six-string chats about music, rocket science, and the trajectory of her long career.

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Upcoming Concert
Fantastic Negrito Takes the Stage in Berkeley With Taj Mahal
October 8, 2018
The UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall
Fantastic Negrito Takes the Stage in Berkeley With Taj Mahal
BY Lou Fancher

The Grammy-winning Negrito is a musical chameleon who defies easy classification.

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Upcoming Concert
Sara Shelton Mann Gets Down to the Bone with <em>ECHO</em>
    September 28, 2018
    ODC Dance Company
    Sara Shelton Mann Gets Down to the Bone with ECHO
    BY Lou Fancher

    The new dance work set to Pamela Z’s music has a world premiere at ODC.

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