Music Articles

Every week, our writers take an in‐depth look at an artist, program or topic of interest to us. Spend some time with this week's classical music feature, or scroll through the extensive SFCV archive for insights in many music topics.

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Edward Simon Is a Jazz Explorer With a Big Itinerary
December 26, 2019
Edward Simon Is a Jazz Explorer With a Big Itinerary
BY Andrew Gilbert

The adventurous pianist has fresh ideas for programming SF Performances’ KDFC Salon Series.

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Three New Noteworthy Discs From American Orchestras
December 22, 2019
Three New Noteworthy Discs From American Orchestras
BY Richard S. Ginell

Streaming digital music hasn’t completely killed the venerable tradition of great orchestras making interesting records.

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The Friction Quartet Pins Its Hopes on the Future
December 17, 2019
The Friction Quartet Pins Its Hopes on the Future
BY Lou Fancher

The innovative ensemble invests in the evolution of music by commissioning new works by emerging composers.

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Shameless Promotion of Local Artists: Bay Area Recordings in 2019
December 17, 2019
Shameless Promotion of Local Artists: Bay Area Recordings in 2019
BY SFCV Editors

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year.

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The People’s Conservatory Debuts <em>KOLA</em>
December 12, 2019
The People’s Conservatory Debuts KOLA
BY Annelies Zijderveld

This fresh production reimagines the Nutcracker story through African and Afro-Latinx eyes.

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A Mexican Christmas in Los Angeles
December 9, 2019
A Mexican Christmas in Los Angeles
BY Victoria Looseleaf

Celebrate the season with traditional regional flair at “Nochebuena” and other L.A. events.

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How Does a Musician Find a Path in L.A.’s Booming Music Industry?
December 6, 2019
How Does a Musician Find a Path in L.A.’s Booming Music Industry?
BY Jim Farber

Los Angeles is the land of opportunity for young musicians — but it’s not easy!

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The 2019 <em>SFCV</em> Holiday Music Guide — A Little Fa La La for Everyone
December 3, 2019
The 2019 SFCV Holiday Music Guide — A Little Fa La La for Everyone
BY SFCV Editors

Take a break from working and shopping with one or more of the musical festivities herein.

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Orpheus in London: Four Orpheus Operas at the English National Opera
November 26, 2019
Orpheus in London: Four Orpheus Operas at the English National Opera
BY Lisa Hirsch

One myth, four takes, 240 years of opera history.

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Visualizing Beethoven: Why Do We Like “Watching” Classical Music?
November 23, 2019
Visualizing Beethoven: Why Do We Like “Watching” Classical Music?
BY Jeremy Reynolds

Contemporary digital artists bring ideas from Fantasia into the 21st century and attract millions of viewers.

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