SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Preview In an Enforced Pause, Opera San José Modernizes Its Relationship to Internet Tech Michael Zwiebach - July 21, 2020 An online recital points the way to many more possibilities, posits General Director Khori Dastoor. Review George Crumb Resumes Composing Experimental Piano Preludes Richard S. Ginell - July 21, 2020 A delightful new CD highlights recent keyboard works inspired by early modernist paintings. Artist Spotlight Jacques Heim Celebrates Today’s Heroes With This Is Me Victoria Looseleaf - July 20, 2020 Honoring military vets and front-line COVID-19 responders, the film is an artistic leap for the noted choreographer/director. Feature Mahsa Vahdat Finds Strength in Adversity Andrew Gilbert - July 20, 2020 The celebrated Iranian singer and Kronos collaborator crosses new boundaries with a CD of traditional and contemporary Persian poetry recorded with a Norwegian jazz trio. Review A Lad’s Love and More From Brian Giebler Jason Victor Serinus - July 20, 2020 English songs of longing and loss find a perfect voice in the gifted tenor on this new disc. Music News Facing the Pandemic in a City Where Music Has Always Triumphed Over Disaster Janos Gereben - July 14, 2020 The show has gone on through great quakes, depressions, and wartime, but COVID-19 presents a confounding set of new challenges. Feature Creative Crossover for Musicians in the Corona-verse Lily O'Brien - July 13, 2020 For these performers, sheltering-in-place has provided an opportunity to explore new musical avenues. Artist Spotlight Margaret Jenkins Keeps Moving Lou Fancher - July 13, 2020 The resilient choreographer remains active, creative, and collaborative, whatever the challenges. Review David Lang’s love fail Shines in a Fresh Recording Steven Winn - July 13, 2020 The Lorelei Ensemble sings Lang’s updated setting of the Tristan and Isolde story with elegance and conviction. Review Let Yourself Think With Jacob Cooper’s Terrain Tamzin Elliott - July 13, 2020 The composer melds voices, cello, and electronics in works based on texts from three poets. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 … Next › Next page Last » Last page