SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review Sheldon Brown and Darren Johnston Quintet Evoke Legendary Five Spot Sessions Andrew Gilbert - June 11, 2019 Eric Dolphy and Booker Little’s famous gigs together inspire another generation of artists. Review Handel’s Orlando Is Riveting at S.F. Opera Ilana Walder-Biesanz - June 11, 2019 The production and music make a long evening engrossing. Review Barbara Hannigan Ignites the Ojai Music Festival Jim Farber - June 11, 2019 The soprano/conductor’s musical versatility dominated the festival’s evening concerts. Music News Sold-Out Opera America Conference in San Francisco Janos Gereben - June 10, 2019 There’s lots to talk about as usual for the industry as it adapts to cultural shifts and withstands fiscal challenges. Review The Diverse Playboy Jazz Festival Blasts Through Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - June 10, 2019 The annual festival is a load of fun, despite persistent over-amplification. Feature Like Water for Opera: Dvořák’s Rusalka Comes to the War Memorial Lisa Houston - June 8, 2019 The lovely, tongue-twisting Czech libretto offers a challenge to the singers — and their coaches. Review San Francisco Opera Plays Carmen With a Heavy Hand Nicholas Jones - June 8, 2019 The production is at its best when it gives the singers space to do what they do best. Preview Robert Moses Grapples With Change and Rebirth in His Upcoming World Premiere Lou Fancher - June 7, 2019 YBCA hosts The Exceptionally Elderly Overweight Black Man Phoenix on June 14. Artist Spotlight Jazzmeia Horn is Making Her Mark on Vocal Jazz Lily O'Brien - June 6, 2019 In advance of her gig at SFJAZZ, the accomplished young singer talks about her influences, challenges, and the confluence of politics and music. Feature Requiem for a Bay Area Soul Queen Andrew Gilbert - June 6, 2019 Vaunted R&B and gospel singer Leola Jiles joins the angel band. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 … Next › Next page Last » Last page