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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On Nimrod’s Knee: The Activist Roots of the Green Center’s Jacob Yarrow
October 8, 2018
On Nimrod’s Knee: The Activist Roots of the Green Center’s Jacob Yarrow
BY Mark MacNamara

The Green Center’s new executive director looks to make art matter to his student constituents.

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October’s Best Jazz and Beyond Around the Bay Area
October 2, 2018
October’s Best Jazz and Beyond Around the Bay Area
BY Andrew Gilbert

A world-class Brazilian choro fest is just one of our top picks this month.

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So You Want to Make an Opera
September 27, 2018
So You Want to Make an Opera
BY Niloufar Talebi

A librettist-producer’s tale of what it takes to get through all the difficulties of bringing a new opera to the stage.

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A Chamber Music Group Spreads an Anti-Bullying Message
September 15, 2018
A Chamber Music Group Spreads an Anti-Bullying Message
BY Molly Colin

Cellist Michelle Djokic calls “Time’s Up” on bullying and shaming in music rehearsals — and spreads the message to teens.

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Is the Symphony Orchestra an Endangered Species?
September 10, 2018
Is the Symphony Orchestra an Endangered Species?
BY Jim Farber

The evolution of the Los Angeles Philharmonic presents a more hopeful view. Part II of LA Phil at 100.

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Paul Taylor Did It All
September 10, 2018
Paul Taylor Did It All
BY Janice Berman

Our dance critic remembers the last great figure of modern dance.

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Monterey Jazz Extends the Welcome Mat to More Women Musicians
September 10, 2018
Monterey Jazz Extends the Welcome Mat to More Women Musicians
BY Andrew Gilbert

The forward-thinking fest puts another crack in jazz’s glass ceiling.

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Opera Philadelphia: The HBO of the Opera World?
September 4, 2018
Opera Philadelphia: The HBO of the Opera World?
BY Jeremy Reynolds

Running a new opera festival is a constant learning experience, but Opera Philadelphia is seeing a significant upside as it gears up for O18.

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From Down Under to San Francisco with Sarah McKenzie
September 4, 2018
From Down Under to San Francisco with Sarah McKenzie
BY Andrew Gilbert

The Lesher Center premieres a new song cycle from the Australian jazz pianist and vocalist.

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September’s Best Jazz and Beyond Around the Bay
September 4, 2018
September’s Best Jazz and Beyond Around the Bay
BY Andrew Gilbert

Our top picks for upcoming local gigs featuring jazz and other great music from around the globe.

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