SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review Mysterious Invention of Morel Haunts Long Beach Opera Jim Farber - March 20, 2018 A magical-realism novella becomes a worthy Stewart Copeland opera. Review Island City Opera Is Wide Awake in La Sonnambula Joe Cadagin - March 20, 2018 Great singing and comic staging bring out the best in Bellini's 1831 tale of a sleepwalking innocent. Preview Rhonda Benin Tells the Truth Lou Fancher - March 19, 2018 The jazz singer's sixth "Just Like a Woman" show features a stellar lineup of Bay-Area women singers and musicians. Review Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers: Still Cooking Andrew Gilbert - March 19, 2018 60 minutes of heaven from one of the hardest working women on the Bay Area jazz scene. Review The Unanswerable Questions Janice Berman - March 19, 2018 ODC and choreographer Brenda Way jump into the #MeToo moment with a deeply felt and powerful dance. Review Deep Desires: Orphée et Eurydice at L.A. Opera Jim Farber - March 13, 2018 Joffrey Ballet collaborates with L.A. Opera in John Neumeier's fanfic reimagining of the myth's central relationships. Review S.F. Symphony Steps Out With Dance-Themed Concert Jessica Balik - March 12, 2018 Edward Gardner provided a firm lead while Simon Trpčeski was rhapsodic on the keys. Feature Remembering Marian Andrew Gilbert - March 12, 2018 Berkeley pianist Laura Klein assembles a crackerjack ensemble to celebrate Marian McPartland's composition legacy. Feature Omar Sosa in the Flow With Transparent Water Andrew Gilbert - March 6, 2018 The commanding pianist is paring things down at Yoshi’s, with a trio that includes Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita and Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles. Review A Strangely Wonderful Trip to the Moon From Disney Hall Jim Farber - March 6, 2018 The L.A. Philharmonic's production of Andrew Norman's opera for children is a joy. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 … Next › Next page Last » Last page