SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature Trans and Nonbinary Artists Fly High in “Expansive” Tamzin Elliott - August 3, 2023 Opera Parallèle’s partnership with the Transgender District is a preview of the company’s plans for a deeper relationship with the community. Review The Coronation of Poppea Dives Into Devious Politics Nicholas Jones - August 1, 2023 A musically satisfying performance lacks dramatic coherence in West Edge Opera’s production. Review Quincy Jones Gets All-Star Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - August 1, 2023 A lineup of stellar guests celebrates the legendary musician’s 90th birthday. Feature At 90, Saxophonist John Handy Still Puts In the Hard Work Jeff Kaliss - August 1, 2023 The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol brings the legendary sax player, composer, and educator to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland. Music News Smuin Ballet Director, Last Founding Member, to Depart Janos Gereben - July 31, 2023 Celia Fushille will step down from the position next year, to be succeeded by company veteran Amy Seiwert. Music News SF Lamplighters Start 71st Season by Moving The Mikado to Italy Janos Gereben - July 31, 2023 The company’s reimagined Il Ducato keeps the comedy while changing the setting. Review Powerful Singers Propel The Nightingale, Erwartung Rebecca Wishnia - July 31, 2023 West Edge Opera makes great music of two early 20th-century masterpieces. Review Jorge Drexler Remains a Modern Master of Latin American Music Andrew Gilbert - July 31, 2023 The Uruguayan singer-songwriter, who won a milestone Academy Award in 2005, is back on tour in California. Music News James Toland, Ross McKee Competitions Support Young Artists Janos Gereben - July 25, 2023 There’s no shortage of support for up-and-coming musicians in the Bay Area, be they tomorrow’s opera stars or future concert pianists. Review A Delicate Mariachi Opera About Loss and Reconciliation Steven Winn - July 25, 2023 Karina Gutiérrez’s production of Cruzar la Cara de la Luna for West Edge Opera stays true to the work’s timeless, entrancing story. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 … Next › Next page Last » Last page