SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News A Tour of Afro-Latin Music With John Santos Lou Fancher - September 19, 2020 The famous percussionist teams up with the Museum of the African Diaspora to present a history of Latin musical genres. Review A New Recording of Proving Up Crackles With Energy Steven Winn - September 19, 2020 Missy Mazzoli’s neo-Gothic opera evokes themes of the American dream on the harsh prairie frontier. Review Rouse’s Symphony No. 5 Debuts in Eloquent Recording Richard S. Ginell - September 15, 2020 The Nashville Symphony, under Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, premieres several late Rouse works in strong performances. Music News The Ford Goes Virtual With New Programming and the LA Phil Peter Feher - September 15, 2020 The storied L.A. venue has engaging new performance festivals that focus on inclusion in its first year under LA Phil management. Feature Ballet’s New Mandate: Change or Die Lou Fancher - September 14, 2020 Choreographers Trey McIntyre, Amy Seiwert, and Gregory Dawson speak about what they’re doing and the future of dance. Review Inheritance Examines America’s Gun Culture Jason Victor Serinus - September 14, 2020 Soprano Susan Narucki astounds as Sarah Winchester in Lei Liang’s very American chamber opera. Feature Another Opening to Opera From an Edgy Company Michael Zwiebach - September 9, 2020 West Edge Opera comes up with another program to foster new works, creativity, and inclusion during our season of discontent. Music News Ballet Stars and Conductors Featured in Musical Point(e)s Janos Gereben - September 8, 2020 Ming Luke livestreams conversations with leading lights from ballet and classical music. Review A Pair of Competing Sea Pictures From Berlin and Liverpool Richard S. Ginell - September 5, 2020 New recordings offer contrasting takes on Edward Elgar’s only song cycle, but the real treats are the other Elgar works on each disc. Review Pianist Igor Levit Is on a Mission Steven Winn - September 5, 2020 A sense of urgency infuses the virtuoso’s new double-CD release. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 … Next › Next page Last » Last page