SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review Les Talens Lyriques Are Heavenly on a Recording of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater Jason Victor Serinus - June 8, 2020 Soprano Sandrine Piau and countertenor Christopher Lowrey are sublime. Review An Enticing New Cello Concerto Inspired By Rumi Richard S. Ginell - June 6, 2020 Anna Clyne’s concerto, composed for soloist Inbal Segev, makes an impression. Feature Recommended Streaming From the Interwebs Michael Zwiebach - June 2, 2020 Timely music for an unquiet time. Music News Will Live Opera Stay Dead Through the End of the Year? Janos Gereben - June 2, 2020 The Metropolitan Opera cancels its fall season, boding ill for other arts organizations. Music News SF Opera Production Switches From Verdi to Personal Protective Equipment Janos Gereben - June 1, 2020 SFO donates critical safety gear while the skilled artists of the costume shop turn out thousands of masks with fabric from opera productions. Music News Celebrating Flicka, Bright Star, on Her 75th Revolution Around the Sun Janos Gereben - June 1, 2020 Alameda’s Frederica von Stade is one of opera’s most beloved singers. Feature Weathering the Coronavirus Storm With Some New Jazz Andrew Gilbert - June 1, 2020 Here are six great recommendations for beating the blues with recent recordings by Bay Area jazz heroes. Feature Librettists Give Opera Something to Sing About Victoria Looseleaf - May 30, 2020 We take an inside look at three of the unsung heroes of contemporary opera. Review MTT and SF Symphony Take Aaron Copland’s Third to New Heights Steven Winn - May 30, 2020 A digital-only release captures a masterful 2018 performance of this great American work. Review LA Phil 100 DVD Conjures a Lost World Richard S. Ginell - May 30, 2020 A powerful concert benefits from judicious editing and stirs poignant memories. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 … Next › Next page Last » Last page