SFCV Video Features

The Virtual Greenroom is your behind-the-scenes passport to major events and stars. Meet the creative talents who renew the arts, as they share their insights, ideas, and stories about making the exciting music of our time.

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March 14, 2024

On March 6, 2024, violinist Daniel Hope joined music writer Steven Winn via Zoom in SFCV’s interview series. Hope discussed his work, shared stories about growing up as a student of Yehudi Menuhin, talked about his latest recording, Dance!, and much more.

October 12, 2023

On Oct. 5, 2023, cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason joined music writer Lev Mamuya via Zoom in SFCV’s interview series. Kanneh-Mason discussed repertory and genre, his take on his generation’s relationship with classical music, growing up in a family full of musical talents, the diversifying world, and much more.

April 5, 2023

On March 29, 2023, baritone Will Liverman joined music journalist Steven Winn via Zoom in SFCV’s interview series.

November 2, 2022

On Oct. 26, 2022, Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels joined music journalist Victoria Looseleaf to talk about their new opera, Omar.

September 19, 2022

On Sept. 14, 2022, John Adams and Elkhanah Pulitzer joined music journalist Steven Winn to talk about Adams’s new opera, Antony and Cleopatra.

January 29, 2021

On Oct. 14, 2020, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain joined music journalist Andrew Gilbert via Zoom to discuss his pioneering cross-cultural collaborations. 

January 28, 2021

On Jan. 8, 2021, classical singer Julia Bullock joined music journalist Steven Winn via Zoom in SFCV's interview series.