Features

Janos Gereben - February 1, 2011

New Century at New Meridian

NCCO Violins
Jim Farber - February 1, 2011

Los Angeles correspondent Jim Farber takes a look at an opera company that is at home away from home, and specializes in reinventing the opera experience.

Janos Gereben - January 31, 2011

Let us speak, then, of movies extolling music and musicians. It’s a narrow focus, because writing about classical music’s intersection with films in general presents an embarrassment of riches.

Lisa Petrie - January 31, 2011

News from the Kids and Families beat: A weekly round-up of what's happening with young musicians and their dedicated educators.

Lisa Petrie - January 27, 2011

Kids, enter our Black History Month essay contest and win an iTunes gift card! Write 200-500 words on your favorite African American composer or musician and submit to [email protected] by Feb. 19.

Michael Zwiebach - January 25, 2011

Last week, as SFCV’s newsletter was being sent out, the sale of KDFC, the Bay Area’s major classical music radio station, was announced. The station was taken on by nonprofit KUSC, a move that has caused supporters of the college radio station to protest vehemently.

Janos Gereben - January 25, 2011

$450,000 Worth of Gerbode-Hewlett Awards

The Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation have announced six $75,000 grants for the creation and world premiere of new works by California co

Jason Victor Serinus - January 25, 2011

Music, history, and vision meet in a Gold Coast Chamber Players concert with bass-baritone Lawrence Beamen that inaugurates Lafayette’s Black History Month.

Jesse Hamlin - January 24, 2011

The famed, El Cerrito–based Arhoolie Records turns 50 years old this year, an anniversary that is being celebrated by an enormous roster of fans and artists at Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in early February. Founder Chris Strachwitz recalls the label’s early days; Taj Mahal and Linda Ronstadt celebrate its triumphs.

SFCV Staff - January 18, 2011

San Francisco Classical Voice announces the appointment of John Robinson as Executive Director.