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
Christian Reif: Moving Up
June 7, 2019
Christian Reif: Moving Up
BY Lily O'Brien

The young conductor muses on his time in San Francisco and about what’s next.

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Artist Spotlight
Inon Barnatan, Poet of Connections
June 7, 2019
Inon Barnatan, Poet of Connections
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The busy pianist makes time for listening to partners and connecting the dots in music.

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Artist Spotlight
Jazzmeia Horn is Making Her Mark on Vocal Jazz
June 6, 2019
Jazzmeia Horn is Making Her Mark on Vocal Jazz
BY Lily O'Brien

In advance of her gig at SFJAZZ, the accomplished young singer talks about her influences, challenges, and the confluence of politics and music.

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Upcoming Concert
Feel <em>The Pressure</em> at the Other Minds Festival
June 4, 2019
Other Minds
Feel The Pressure at the Other Minds Festival
BY Jeff Kaliss

Brian Baumbusch’s multimedia work is inspired by gamelan orchestras and horror films.

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Artist Spotlight
Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen Dives Into <em>Rusalka</em>
June 3, 2019
Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen Dives Into Rusalka
BY Lisa Houston

The singer shares the buzz about her upcoming role with S.F. Opera.

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Artist Spotlight
Anthony Davis Builds Operas From Headlines
June 3, 2019
Anthony Davis Builds Operas From Headlines
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The composer’s The Central Park Five premieres at Long Beach Opera on June 15.

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Artist Spotlight
Barbara Hannigan Takes the Helm at Ojai
May 30, 2019
Barbara Hannigan Takes the Helm at Ojai
BY Jim Farber

The Canadian soprano/conductor talks about her approach to directing this year’s festival and about balancing her dual roles.

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Upcoming Concert
J’Nai Bridges Multitasks in Her Debut as Carmen
May 28, 2019
San Francisco Opera
J’Nai Bridges Multitasks in Her Debut as Carmen
BY Janos Gereben

The rising mezzo-soprano talks about her lifetime of training for the demanding role.

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Artist Spotlight
Texas Rose in Full Bloom: Mezzo-Soprano Sasha Cooke
May 25, 2019
Texas Rose in Full Bloom: Mezzo-Soprano Sasha Cooke
BY Lisa Houston

In advance of her stint with the S.F. Opera in June, the singer muses on her wildly varied career, her special relationship with MTT, and the joy of singing.

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Artist Spotlight
James Conlon Was Born to Lead
May 25, 2019
James Conlon Was Born to Lead
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The tireless conductor explains his enduring love for Verdi, how he plans an L.A. Opera season with Domingo, and why Mozart is a healing force.

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