SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Preview Dance Cultures Collide as Rubberband Tours the U.S. Aimée Ts'ao - March 18, 2025 The Canadian troupe is set to give its San Francisco debut, sharing its signature mix of hip-hop, classical, and contemporary. Review LA Opera’s Così fan tutte Makes Beautiful Music Jim Farber - March 18, 2025 The production is silly fun, but the cast’s singing and James Conlon’s music direction are serious standouts. Artist Spotlight Pianist Jan Lisiecki Is Sharing His Love for Chopin Victoria Looseleaf - March 17, 2025 With his latest album and recital program, the young pianist is exploring the inspiration behind the composer’s preludes. Feature Bassist Christian McBride Brings His Best to the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - March 17, 2025 This spring, McBride plays SFJAZZ with a host of collaborators, from the young cats in his band Ursa Major to living legends like Kenny Barron. Review An Urgent Alternate History Unfolds in William Kentridge’s The Great Yes, The Great No Steven Winn - March 16, 2025 The South African artist and a team of collaborators combine surrealism, time travel, and stagecraft in this production at Cal Performances. Feature Robert Moses’ KIN Celebrates 30 Years of Groundbreaking Dance Aimée Ts'ao - March 11, 2025 The Bay Area company is staying true to its spirit of collaboration by commissioning new works for its anniversary. Review Three Soviet Artists and How They Worked the System Harlow Robinson - March 10, 2025 On its debut album, Censored Anthems, chamber orchestra Parlando looks at composers working within the restrictions of socialist realism. Review Harpist Brandee Younger Grooves With New Century Chamber Orchestra Andrew Gilbert - March 10, 2025 Over four nights at SFJAZZ, Younger and her quintet debut sublime original pieces in new arrangements featuring NCCO. Review A World-Premiere Opera Tackles the Refugee Crisis With Hope and Humanity Lisa Hirsch - March 9, 2025 Opera Parallèle’s The Pigeon Keeper is a production for everyone, with a strong moral and moving performances. Review Livermore Valley Opera’s Don Giovanni Has Swagger and Good Singing Lisa Hirsch - March 4, 2025 A solid cast makes this a winning production of Mozart’s masterpiece. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 … Next › Next page Last » Last page