SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review Catalyst Quartet and Guests Revive Early Works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Richard S. Ginell - March 8, 2021 The Clarinet Quintet is the high point of this introductory volume of Catalyst’s Uncovered series exploring Black composers. Music News Ring ’Round the Pandemic From San Francisco Opera Janos Gereben - March 5, 2021 Enthusiasts can immerse themselves in SFO’s acclaimed production of Wagner’s cycle beginning March 5. Feature Daring to Make Baroque Opera Grand Again Jason Victor Serinus - March 2, 2021 As Nicholas McGegan and Celine Ricci report, historical performance practice is not about embracing austerity, but rather its opposite. Review Concerto Italiano Comes Back to Monteverdi Michael Zwiebach - March 1, 2021 The stellar madrigal interpreters are out with a recording of Monteverdi’s passionate Third Book. Review Recent Dance Films to Savor Right Now Janice Berman - March 1, 2021 Three masterful dance commissions for New York City Center get an online reprise for Black History Month through March 5. Preview Dance Mission Theater Kicks Up the D.I.R.T. Emily Wilson - March 1, 2021 Sarah Crowell and Adia Tamar Whitaker co-curate a dance festival contemplating “a radically imagined Black future.” Review Hilary Hahn Lights Up Paris Steven Winn - March 1, 2021 The violinist is a superb ambassador for the City of Lights in this exuberant outing with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France. Review Lend Your Ears to Lithuanian Composer Žibuoklė Martinaitytė’s Dreamy Works Richard S. Ginell - March 1, 2021 Recorded during the pandemic, Saudade showcases recent compositions from a creative voice that deserves a broader audience. Music News Latest Jake Heggie Song Cycle Addresses Violence Against Women Michael Zwiebach - February 23, 2021 With texts by Margaret Atwood, Songs for Murdered Sisters reflects on a real-world tragedy. Music News Pocket Opera Is Right on Time With PocketWatch Paul Kotapish - February 23, 2021 More three-song mini concerts from the popular, user-friendly company plus plans to fete Donald Pippin with Offenbachenalia! Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 … Next › Next page Last » Last page