SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News National Preview for Festival Opera's Rated R for Rat Janos Gereben - January 13, 2017 Festival Opera is planning the premiere of composer Wang Jie's opera based on characters from the Chinese zodiac. This weekend, it gets a workshop performance in New York City. Music News Opera Parallèle Finds New Leader in Debbie Chinn Janos Gereben - January 10, 2017 The new executive director brings a wealth of experience to the innovative opera company. Music News Hopscotch the Opera: Six Composers, Six Librettists, 24 Cars Janos Gereben - January 9, 2017 A new album of music from the innovative opera will allow listeners to create their own Hopscotch experience. Preview Getting the Brazilian-Berkeley Choro Groove Jeff Kaliss - January 8, 2017 Meet the local exponents of the Brazilian genre that captivated Heitor Villa-Lobos, among others. Feature Exploring New Music’s Big Tent Allan Kozinn - January 3, 2017 The millennial generation of musicians make compelling music without the defined notions of style that their elders once thought a prerequisite. Music News Dance Above, Orchestra Below: S.F. Ballet’s Musical Season Janos Gereben - January 2, 2017 S.F. Ballet Orchestra will have its mettle tested again this season, in a diverse and exciting season of great music. Review S.F. Opera Adler Fellows Flying High Janos Gereben - December 5, 2016 Fresh selections and stunning performances set a new benchmark for the renowned residency program. Music News Will Jake Heggie’s It’s a Wonderful Life Become the Nutcracker of Opera? Janos Gereben - November 29, 2016 The new collaboration with librettist Gene Scheer debuts in Houston this week and will greet the Bay Area holiday crowd in 2018. Music News Valhalla’s Siegfried: Small Company, Big Opera Janos Gereben - November 29, 2016 The little company that could takes on another arc of the Ring Dec. 10–11. Artist Spotlight Joyce DiDonato Sings Her Way to Peace Lou Fancher - November 24, 2016 The celebrated mezzo-soprano explores the peacemaking power of music with a new recording and touring theatrical program. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 … Next › Next page Last » Last page