SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News Opera San José Lands Susan Graham to Star in Heggie’s Three Decembers Michael Zwiebach - October 27, 2020 The filmed production finds the company continuing its intrepid ways. Music News Beth Morrison Projects Establishes Another West Coast Beachhead Peter Feher - October 27, 2020 Music Academy of the West students will benefit from close connection to the famous producing organization next summer. L.A.’s Sonic Open Orchestra Raises the Titanic Richard S. Ginell - October 26, 2020 Gavin Bryars’s haunting tone poem about the last moments of the doomed ship gets a fresh interpretation by this up-and-coming ensemble. Review A New Recording of The Rose Elf Is Right in Time for Halloween Steven Winn - October 23, 2020 David Hertzberg’s spooky chamber orchestra recasts a Hans Christian Andersen tale of spirit possession. Review Tripping the Light Fantastic on Film (at Home) Janice Berman - October 21, 2020 This year’s San Francisco Dance Film Festival hasn’t missed a step in its transition to the smaller screen. Review Nathalie Joachim Has a Long Reach on Fanm d’Ayiti Jonathan Leal - October 20, 2020 In concert, the layers and cumulative, syncretic power of Joachim’s music become clear. Music News Tiny West Edge Opera Bags Big Names With New Commissioning Project Michael Zwiebach - October 20, 2020 With the announcement of serious creative talents and fascinating works in development, West Edge’s Aperture becomes a major site for the development of American opera. Music News Pandemic Takes a Heavy Toll on Young Careers Janos Gereben - October 20, 2020 Even if they manage to stay healthy, musicians are struggling for survival. Review Gothic Kinship: Ash Fure’s Something to Hunt Tamzin Elliott - October 19, 2020 Fure’s new album strikes fear in the listener but makes a profoundly human point. Review LA Phil’s Timely Resurrection of Its “Power to the People!” Festival Richard S. Ginell - October 19, 2020 In a time of bold political statements, the latest episodes of SOUND/STAGE fit the moment, as well as providing musical relief. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 … Next › Next page Last » Last page