SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Artist Spotlight Soprano Asmik Grigorian: “I have such a huge appetite for life.” Emily Wilson - December 10, 2024 The star of European stages has finally crossed the Atlantic and is making her West Coast debut this month. Feature Charlie Hunter, Prodigal Guitarist, Returns to the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - December 10, 2024 Hunter is at the sweet spot in his career, helping fellow musicians in jazz, roots, and soul realize their artistic ambitions. Review A Style for Every Season at SFJAZZ With Singer Destani Wolf Andrew Gilbert - December 9, 2024 In wide-ranging set that covers bolero, R&B, and a handful of holiday tunes, Wolf proves herself the complete package. Music News Jake Heggie Named Musical America’s Composer of the Year for 2025 Janos Gereben - December 4, 2024 And that’s not Heggie’s only forthcoming honor. Next year, he’ll be inducted into the Opera Hall of Fame. Feature The Scorekeepers: Orchestra Librarians and Their Work Lisa Hirsch - December 4, 2024 Meet the lore masters, music handlers, and editors who help ensure that orchestras, from the SF Symphony to SF Opera, stay in tune. Feature Zoe Ellis Taps Into the Gospel Voice of the Bay Andrew Gilbert - December 3, 2024 In her new role as director of music ministries at Glide Memorial Church, Ellis is hoping to unite San Francisco in song. Preview Bodytraffic Dances Into December More Thankful Than Ever Victoria Looseleaf - December 3, 2024 Empowered by a recent $1 million grant, the Los Angeles-based troupe is performing three new works at The Wallis. Preview The Spiritual Sacrifice of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring Aimée Ts'ao - December 3, 2024 Choreographer Yang Liping has incorporated Tibetan Buddhism into her version of the ballet, coming to Stanford Live this week. Music News No Holidays for San Francisco Ballet’s Labor Relations Janos Gereben - November 27, 2024 The company’s dancers and stage managers may take action to pressure management just when Nutcracker performances are slated to begin. Music News Long Beach Opera Devotes 2025 Season to Pauline Oliveros Tom Jacobs - November 26, 2024 The experimental company takes on the work of one of America’s most vibrant musical thinkers. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 … Next › Next page Last » Last page