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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Tireless Helgi Tomasson Keeps S.F. Ballet Moving Forward
February 14, 2019
Tireless Helgi Tomasson Keeps S.F. Ballet Moving Forward
BY Janice Berman

The company’s artistic director is keeping with the times.

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Is It Sacrilege to Shorten Operas in the Digital Age?
February 12, 2019
Is It Sacrilege to Shorten Operas in the Digital Age?
BY Jeremy Reynolds

An 80-minute Idomeneo brings the question to the fore.

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Remembering Kellye Gray
February 11, 2019
Remembering Kellye Gray
BY Andrew Gilbert

The late jazz singer was a powerful creative force in the Bay Area scene.

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Short on Days, Long on Talent: February’s Best
February 1, 2019
Short on Days, Long on Talent: February’s Best
BY Andrew Gilbert

From Nigerian Afrobeat to an Art Blakey tribute, SFCV’s monthly jazz picks offer something for everyone.

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When Is a Gig More Than a Gig?
February 1, 2019
When Is a Gig More Than a Gig?
BY Andrew Gilbert

Multiconcert residencies at key Bay Area venues allow artists to stretch beyond the boundaries of one-off performances.

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L.A. Opera’s 2019-20: Six New-to-L.A. Productions
January 27, 2019
L.A. Opera’s 2019-20: Six New-to-L.A. Productions
BY Jim Farber

A world premiere, a role debut for Plácido Domingo, and a little bit of Hollywood.

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Charlie Chaplin Gets Another Assist in Realizing His Musical Dreams
January 25, 2019
Charlie Chaplin Gets Another Assist in Realizing His Musical Dreams
BY Jim Farber

Russian violinist Philippe Quint revives the music of Charlie Chaplin.

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Spelunking in the Jazz Archives with Zev Feldman
January 22, 2019
Spelunking in the Jazz Archives with Zev Feldman
BY Andrew Gilbert

A lush, three-disc set from Resonance Records taps deep into the Eric Dolphy legacy.

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S.F. Opera Season 2019: Mozart, Mason Bates, and a Few Fateful Love Stories
January 22, 2019
S.F. Opera Season 2019: Mozart, Mason Bates, and a Few Fateful Love Stories
BY Steven Winn

Some repertory staples get a makeover and fresh casting, while The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs gets its local premiere.

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Tonal Evolution: Great New Music That Makes Room for Tunes
January 8, 2019
Tonal Evolution: Great New Music That Makes Room for Tunes
BY Allan Kozinn

Recordings of new music rooted in tradition that still is uncompromisingly contemporary — and sometimes unsettling.

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