SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News SF Opera and SF Ballet to Avoid an Extended Venue Closure Janos Gereben - May 18, 2020 A now-deferred seat-replacement project would have knocked the War Memorial out of commission for nearly four months next year. Artist Spotlight Beth Morrison: 21st-Century Opera’s Midwife Victoria Looseleaf - May 18, 2020 The “modern-day Diaghilev” talks about her role bringing groundbreaking works to the stage. Artist Spotlight Virtual Diva: Mezzo-Soprano Simone McIntosh Enjoys an Adler Fellowship From Afar Lisa Houston - May 17, 2020 Clever planning, hard work, and a digital interface with Adler leadership keep the talented singer focused on her emerging career. Feature How Arts Companies Navigate the Unknown Jim Farber - May 15, 2020 Orchestras, opera companies, and their support services figure out paths forward amid too much uncertainty. Preview San Francisco’s La Mezcla Gets the Spotlight in PBS’s If Cities Could Dance Lou Fancher - May 14, 2020 The all-female rhythm ensemble dances in historic S.F. locations for the May 19 web episode. Music News LA Phil Cancels 2020 Hollywood Bowl and The Ford Seasons Victoria Looseleaf - May 14, 2020 Though anticipated, the news carries severe financial effects and is salt in the wounds of L.A. music lovers. Feature Recommended: Music We Think You Should Listen To Michael Zwiebach - May 12, 2020 Fantastic performances from a week spent strolling the internet. Music News Renée Fleming’s Latest Gig: Hosting a Music and Science Webinar Michael Zwiebach - May 12, 2020 Music and Mind Live builds on the star soprano’s longtime interests in practical implications of music-and-the-brain research. Review Jacaranda Live Launches With Two Revived Julius Eastman Pieces Richard S. Ginell - May 12, 2020 The adventurous concert series celebrates the early minimalist with an inaugural CD of his challenging music. Review Arvo Pärt’s Spiritual Imagination Infuses an Exciting Disc From Gloriae dei Cantores Steven Winn - May 11, 2020 Stabat Mater reveals the diversity of the Estonian composer’s musical ideas. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 … Next › Next page Last » Last page