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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    It's News to Me
    November 8, 2016
    It's News to Me
    BY Janos Gereben

    The S.F. Symphony in Seoul; a delightful, Hungarian-sourced musical; a last-minute soloist change at S.F. Symphony Youth Orchestra, and more.

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    China’s Sent-Down Youth Get a Hearing in <em>Ask the Sky & the Earth</em>
    October 31, 2016
    China’s Sent-Down Youth Get a Hearing in Ask the Sky & the Earth
    BY Jeff Kaliss

    Golden Gate Symphony offers the first major Western showcase of an oratorio exploring a huge cultural movement in 20th-century China.

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    The Soulful Business of Managing a Small-Town Symphony
    October 28, 2016
    The Soulful Business of Managing a Small-Town Symphony
    BY Mark MacNamara

    Jane Hill builds success through relentless honesty, creative outreach, and faith in her team — and community.

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    Maya Lahyani and Alonzo King Find Common Ground
    October 27, 2016
    Maya Lahyani and Alonzo King Find Common Ground
    BY Lou Fancher

    The noted mezzo-soprano and the artful choreographer set to premiere Art Songs, their third collaboration.

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    It's News to Me
    October 25, 2016
    It's News to Me
    BY Janos Gereben

    A young violinist reaches breakout velocity, a little-known new music cornucopia, and The Lion King flute trivia.

     

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    Libby Larsen, In Flight
    October 14, 2016
    Libby Larsen, In Flight
    BY Mark MacNamara

    The prolific composer muses on her spiritual roots, the creative process, and evoking the dark side through music.

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    It's News to Me
    October 12, 2016
    It's News to Me
    BY Janos Gereben

    Christian Reif at the helm with SFSYO, [email protected] unveils a promising winter slate, music hits the wall in Miami, and farewell to "the voice of the Met."

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    Richard Einhorn Copes With Every Musician’s Nightmare: Hearing Loss
    September 30, 2016
    Richard Einhorn Copes With Every Musician’s Nightmare: Hearing Loss
    BY Lou Fancher

    The noted composer is an advocate for the hearing impaired and is pushing public venues to provide better services.

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    It's News to Me
    September 27, 2016
    It's News to Me
    BY Janos Gereben

    Figaro comes to the West Bay, musicians provide support for neighborhood project, and Maestro Dudamel pleads for the arts.    

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    Thingamajigs Mixes Modern with Ancient
    September 21, 2016
    Thingamajigs Mixes Modern with Ancient
    BY Lou Fancher

    For these experimental-music pioneers, new music is about ideas, not a collection of electronic gizmos.

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