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
Pamela Z Unveils a New World of Sound at Zellerbach
December 6, 2019
Pamela Z Unveils a New World of Sound at Zellerbach
BY Lou Fancher

The pioneering electroacoustic composer talks about her collaboration with Eighth Blackbird on a piece to premiere Dec. 14.

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Artist Spotlight
Valérie Sainte-Agathe Keeps the SF Girls Chorus Sounding Fresh and Looking Forward
December 2, 2019
Valérie Sainte-Agathe Keeps the SF Girls Chorus Sounding Fresh and Looking Forward
BY Jeff Kaliss

The visionary music director talks about the upcoming SFGC holiday concert.

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Artist Spotlight
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason Is on a Rocket to Fame
November 30, 2019
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason Is on a Rocket to Fame
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The focused young artist has upcoming gigs in L.A. and the Bay Area.

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Artist Spotlight
Leila Josefowicz Inspires New Music
November 30, 2019
Leila Josefowicz Inspires New Music
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The prizewinning violinist talks about championing new works by living composers and her upcoming concerts with the LA Phil.

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Artist Spotlight
Tiffany Austin Sings and Lives Her Life Soulfully
November 30, 2019
Tiffany Austin Sings and Lives Her Life Soulfully
BY Lily O'Brien

The jazz chanteuse has upcoming gigs with the SF and Oakland Symphonies. She talks about her passions and influences.

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Artist Spotlight
Heidi Stober Is Home for the Holidays With SF Opera
November 22, 2019
Heidi Stober Is Home for the Holidays With SF Opera
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The soprano talks about her special relationship with SFO, her title role in Hansel and Gretel, and the future of opera.

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Upcoming Concert
SF Gay Men’s Chorus Journey from Blue to Red and Back Again
November 19, 2019
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
SF Gay Men’s Chorus Journey from Blue to Red and Back Again
BY Jason Victor Serinus

Reprise showings of Gay Chorus Deep South, a documentary featuring the chorus, are at the Roxie Theater, Nov. 22–27.

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Artist Spotlight
William Kanengiser and LAGQ Celebrate Guitar Heroes at Herbst
November 16, 2019
William Kanengiser and LAGQ Celebrate Guitar Heroes at Herbst
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The classical guitar virtuoso talks about channeling a world of music through six strings.

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Upcoming Concert
A Plucky <em>Ermelinda</em> Emerges With Ars Minerva
November 15, 2019
Ars Minerva
A Plucky Ermelinda Emerges With Ars Minerva
BY Lou Fancher

The intrepid revivalist opera company takes on Domenico Freschi’s 1680 comedy featuring a forward-leaning heroine.

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Upcoming Concert
The Global Language of Dance Explodes at the SF International Hip-Hop DanceFest
November 15, 2019
San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest
The Global Language of Dance Explodes at the SF International Hip-Hop DanceFest
BY Lou Fancher

Founder Micaya talks about the bounty of styles and messages coming from around the world Nov. 22–24.

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