SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News Listening to the Ballet, Watching the Music in Motion Janos Gereben - January 2, 2019 Great music is essential for great dance, and the S.F. Ballet’s season offers both. Feature Starting the Year Off Jazzed Andrew Gilbert - January 2, 2019 Ready for 2019’s full house of Bay Area jazz? Here are five January events to get you going. Music News West Bay Opera’s Journey to Venice With an Early Verdi Janos Gereben - January 2, 2019 I due Foscari makes a rare appearance at the Lucie Stern Theatre in February. Music News Pocket Opera Renews Itself for the 2019 Season Janos Gereben - January 2, 2019 Donald Pippin’s clever concept will invigorate classic operas by Donizetti, Smetana, Puccini, Offenbach, and Rossini. Music News Recorded Opera Goldmine in Berkeley Jeffery S. McMillan - December 26, 2018 A longtime collector’s legacy is still being unpacked at The Musical Offering. Review Young Gun Joey Alexander Charms at SFJAZZ Jeff Kaliss - December 18, 2018 The startling 15-year-old pianist headlines four nights at Miner Auditorium, and still has some growing to do. Review Drummer Scott Amendola Brings It All Together With Damn Skippy Andrew Gilbert - December 17, 2018 The all-star quintet improvises its way through an evening of sparkling pancultural music. Music News A Snapshot of New Opera on the West Coast Peter Feher - December 11, 2018 West Edge Opera and Earplay offer the third edition of their highly praised festival. Music News So Much More to Nutcracker Than the Sugar Plum Fairy Janos Gereben - December 11, 2018 The holiday tradition is an essential boost to the coffers for ballet companies. Review A Rarely Performed George Enescu Opera Languishes in Amsterdam Charles Shere - December 11, 2018 The Romanian composer’s intriguing music is stifled by the heavy production in the Dutch National Opera’s Œdipe. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 … Next › Next page Last » Last page