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
Adam Theis Does It All With the Jazz Mafia
November 27, 2018
Adam Theis Does It All With the Jazz Mafia
BY Yoshi Kato

The gifted musical multitasker talks about upcoming gigs at SFJAZZ and with the Oakland Symphony.

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Artist Spotlight
Nadia Sirota Builds Bridges Between Composers and Listeners
November 27, 2018
Nadia Sirota Builds Bridges Between Composers and Listeners
BY Lou Fancher

The in-demand violist chats about her upcoming performance at S.F. Symphony’s SoundBox.

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Upcoming Concert
Ars Minerva Goes to War in <em>Ifigenia in Aulide</em>
November 18, 2018
Ars Minerva
Ars Minerva Goes to War in Ifigenia in Aulide
BY Lily O'Brien

The group’s revival of the 1738 Venetian opera features another strong woman character.

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Artist Spotlight
Ellen Reid Talks About Her <em>prism</em>, Premiering This Month With L.A. Opera
November 17, 2018
Ellen Reid Talks About Her prism, Premiering This Month With L.A. Opera
BY Jim Farber

The composer’s new opera was four years in the making, but it’s right up to date.

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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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