SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Preview Solo Opera Takes on a Big Project With Lori Laitman’s The Three Feathers Victoria Looseleaf - August 28, 2023 Librettist Dana Gioia recalls how he and composer Laitman set the Brothers Grimm folktale. Preview “John Zorn at 70”: A Kaleidoscopic Five-Day Residency in San Francisco Yoshi Kato - August 28, 2023 The avant-garde icon will team up with favorite collaborators for a series of concerts at the Great American Music Hall. Music News When Recorded Treasures Must Go, Where Will They End Up? Janos Gereben - August 22, 2023 Instead of the trash heap, there’s rescuing and rehoming that can be done with any collection that took a lifetime to accumulate. Review The Belated Arrival of Arthur Verocai Andrew Gilbert - August 22, 2023 The master Brazilian composer waited decades for his moment, finally playing live in Berkeley 51 years after his debut album. Review A Compelling Carmen With Nikola Printz at Festival Opera Nicholas Jones - August 21, 2023 An excellent cast gives excellent performances, making the case for the Walnut Creek-based company. Feature Tales From Hyde Street Studios Andrew Gilbert - August 21, 2023 You’d never know the full extent of the music that’s been recorded in the San Francisco studio, but a new documentary examines it all. Music News Wartime San Francisco Is Setting for Boston Butterfly Janos Gereben - August 15, 2023 A new production of Puccini’s opera relies on filmmaker Arthur Dong’s research into a 1940s Chinese nightclub in the city. Review Merola Opera Program’s Schwabacher Concert Is a Palpable Hit Janos Gereben - August 8, 2023 A collection of duets from Handel and Verdi to Kevin Puts showcases the young artists in substantial roles. Feature Havana Summer in the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - August 8, 2023 This month, iconic Cuban artists representing more than a century of music can be heard from Berkeley to Santa Cruz. Feature Two Oakland Conservatories Specialize in Black and Roots Music Emily Wilson - August 8, 2023 Oakland Public Conservatory and Living Jazz are centering African American musical heritage for students of all ages. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 … Next › Next page Last » Last page