SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Artist Spotlight Alfredo Rodriguez Brings Memories of Cuba to San Francisco Jeff Kaliss - December 7, 2017 The virtuoso pianist draws on both his Cuban roots and jazz influences in a solo performance. Music News David Hockney Receives S.F. Opera Medal Janos Gereben - December 5, 2017 The venerated artist earns the company’s highest accolades for his powerful set and costume designs, including those for the current run of Turandot. Review Opera Parallèle’s The Little Prince Reaches Liftoff Ilana Walder-Biesanz - December 4, 2017 Strong performances lift an often-charming opera from sinking in its own syrup. Review Dianne Reeves Takes You Home for Holidays Andrew Gilbert - December 4, 2017 The jazz diva’s playful concert of SFJAZZ is just what you wished for this season. Preview Camille A. Brown’s BLACK GIRL: Linguistic Play Has Bay-Area Premiere Lou Fancher - December 1, 2017 The choreographer’s potent work tackles culture, identity, and race through recollections of childhood games. Review A Restless Wendy Whelan Energizes Some of a Thousand Words Janice Berman - December 1, 2017 Not really ready to retire, the iconic ballerina trades in her toe shoes for a remarkable duet with choreographer Brian Brooks. Preview Eve Gigliotti Navigates a Wide World of Musical Expression Lou Fancher - November 28, 2017 The mezzo-soprano chats about her upcoming performance as the Pilot in Opera Parallèle’s The Little Prince. Feature S.F. Conservatory of Music and SFJAZZ Cultivate the Next Generation of Jazz Musicians Andrew Gilbert - November 27, 2017 With a top-notch faculty and wonderful collaboration and performance opportunities, the Conservatory enters the vanguard of jazz education. Music News Hail Fellows, Well Met! 2017 Adlers Finale, 2018 Adlers Arrival Janos Gereben - November 27, 2017 The Adler Fellowship fosters emerging opera talent. A concert showcases the departing class just as the new roster of rising stars is announced. Review David Hallberg Tells All in A Body of Work Janice Berman - November 27, 2017 The first American to join the Bolshoi Ballet relates the story of his rise, fall, and hard-won comeback. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 … Next › Next page Last » Last page