SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature The Essential Leontyne Price Jason Victor Serinus - February 24, 2022 The great American soprano turned 95 in February. Here’s where to start with her storied decades of recording. Review Women Composers Emerge From the Shadows of La Belle Époque Jason Victor Serinus - February 22, 2022 Soprano Laetitia Grimaldi interprets a couple standard songs and many lesser-known gems. Artist Spotlight Opera Activist Derrell Acon Always Returns to the Heartbeat Victoria Looseleaf - February 21, 2022 The bass-baritone reprises his role in a radical retelling of Fidelio, but he’s expanding his part offstage, too. Feature Rosanne Cash and the Dividends of Faith Andrew Gilbert - February 21, 2022 The singer-songwriter’s own musical journey has been informed by her father Johnny’s legacy. Review PBS’s Portrait of Marian Anderson Speaks With Her Voice Bill Doggett - February 15, 2022 The remarkable documentary brings viewers intimately close to the fabled singer. Artist Spotlight Robert Randolph Takes It Higher Jeff Kaliss - February 14, 2022 The pedal-steel guitar virtuoso talks about his instrument, its role in Black gospel music, and much more. He plays in Oakland on Feb. 27. Feature Terri Lyne Carrington Is Changing the World One Beat at a Time Andrew Gilbert - February 14, 2022 Social-justice advocacy is all in a day’s work for the virtuosic drummer. Her run of five unique shows at SFJAZZ starts Feb. 16. Review Cécile McLorin Salvant Shares Her Fierce Jazz Intelligence Andrew Gilbert - February 14, 2022 The singer’s four-night stint at SFJAZZ provides food for thought and balm for the soul. Preview A Collaborative Iphigenia Hits The Broad Stage Feb. 18–19 Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2022 A host of creative talents join forces for a radically reimagined opera based on the ancient Greek myth. Review François-Xavier Roth’s Pelléas et Mélisande Breaks Your Heart Jason Victor Serinus - February 12, 2022 A new, historically informed recording of Debussy’s opera mines the score for gold. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 … Next › Next page Last » Last page