SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review West Bay Opera’s I due Foscari Conjures Venetian Splendor Steven Winn - February 18, 2019 The Bay Area premiere of Verdi’s family tragedy does a neglected score justice. Artist Spotlight Joyce DiDonato Mingles Genres in Songplay Lily O'Brien - February 18, 2019 Everyone’s favorite mezzo-soprano adventures outside the opera world with her latest album. Review S.F. Ballet Makes the Time and the Space for Artistry Janice Berman - February 18, 2019 Cathy Marston’s Snowblind is the dramatic highlight in a splendid evening of dance and music. Review A Sense of Wonder With Art Lande and Friends Andrew Gilbert - February 15, 2019 The influential jazz pianist inspires with his adventurous, playful spirit at the California Jazz Conservatory. Artist Spotlight Jessica Lang Pulls the Plug on Her Company Lou Fancher - February 14, 2019 The acclaimed, prolific choreographer is making more time to do what she does best: create. Feature Tireless Helgi Tomasson Keeps S.F. Ballet Moving Forward Janice Berman - February 14, 2019 The company’s artistic director is keeping with the times. Review From Neoclassical Pomp to Hip-Hop in Funky Sneakers, S.F. Ballet’s “Kaleidoscope” Runs the Gamut Janice Berman - February 14, 2019 The Bay Area premiere of Benjamin Millepied’s Appassionata is a bouquet for lovers. Review Tan Dun’s Buddha Passion Is an Opera in Waiting Jim Farber - February 12, 2019 The composer’s newest synthesis of East and West needs a visual component and some cutting. Feature Is It Sacrilege to Shorten Operas in the Digital Age? Jeremy Reynolds - February 12, 2019 An 80-minute Idomeneo brings the question to the fore. Feature Remembering Kellye Gray Andrew Gilbert - February 11, 2019 The late jazz singer was a powerful creative force in the Bay Area scene. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 … Next › Next page Last » Last page