SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Preview Survivor Stories: Jake Heggie’s Two Holocaust Operas Come to San Francisco Jason Victor Serinus - May 15, 2023 The composer talks about For a Look or a Touch and Another Sunrise, presented by Music of Remembrance this month. Review Parable of the Sower Is Compelling, Prophetic, Remarkable Lisa Hirsch - May 9, 2023 Toshi and Bernice Johnson Reagon’s operatic rendering of Octavia Butler’s novel is scarily on point but also musically winning. Review Ovid in Operatic Dress: American Bach Soloists Animate Two Tales of Transformation Nicholas Jones - May 9, 2023 The group’s season-ending concert was devoted to Handel’s Apollo and Daphne and Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Pygmalion. Review Recovering the Legacy of a Pioneering American Guitarist Scott Cmiel - May 8, 2023 Christopher Mallett’s recording of the works of Justin Holland is a groundbreaking contribution to American guitar history and repertory. Review The Many Faces of Tenor Allan Clayton Emery Kerekes - May 8, 2023 From New York: The Metropolitan Opera star makes a recital debut that is alternately gripping and hilarious. Review Branford Marsalis Graces SF Symphony in Jazz-Themed Concert Andrew Gilbert - May 8, 2023 The master saxophonist owned the Davies stage in a wide-ranging program and still had time to appear at the SFJAZZ gala after. Artist Spotlight Magos Herrera’s Reply to Violence: Dreamers Victoria Looseleaf - May 8, 2023 The singer-songwriter discusses her collaboration with string quartet Brooklyn Rider, celebrating the power of beauty as a political act. Artist Spotlight Morris Robinson in the Mirror: “My art has become what I am.” Victoria Looseleaf - May 8, 2023 The star bass talks about his career, fighting for the underdog, and being a family man. Feature Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco Returns Home Andrew Gilbert - May 8, 2023 After four years away, the company is back at Herbst Theatre with a new production that blends tradition and experimentation. Review Pocket Opera’s May Day Romp With Albert Herring Jeff Kaliss - May 2, 2023 Benjamin Britten’s opera is pleasant if mostly uninteresting, like its titular hero. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 … Next › Next page Last » Last page