SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review San Jose Jazz Summer Fest Puts on Dazzling Display Andrew Gilbert - August 16, 2022 We root out the best of an enormous fest that played out over three days on a dozen stages. Feature W.C. Handy in Havana: Afro-Cuban Inspirations and the Blues Bill Doggett - August 16, 2022 How a great American composer discovered the value of his African roots. Review Erik Satie Gets the Electronica Treatment Richard S. Ginell - August 14, 2022 A dozen different groups and composers put their spin on Satie’s simple piano masterworks. Review Summer Heat and Stardust: A Weekend of Dance at Stanford Janice Berman - August 8, 2022 Complexions Contemporary Ballet makes a rare Bay Area appearance at Frost Amphitheater, followed by SF Ballet. Review Young Stars Align for Merola Opera Program’s Magic Flute Steven Winn - August 8, 2022 Strong performances from this year’s cast of emerging artists bring Mozart’s opera to life. Review Young Finn Makes Audacious Recorded Debut With A Sibelius Cycle Richard S. Ginell - August 8, 2022 The 26-year-old Klaus Mäkelä shows poise in tackling one of the giants of symphonic music. Artist Spotlight Lina González-Granados Steps Onto the Podium in Los Angeles Victoria Looseleaf - August 8, 2022 The much-in-demand conductor makes her LA Phil debut this month, ahead of taking up the baton with LA Opera for the next several seasons. Review If Coraline Is Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Last Opera, It’s a Good One Michael Zwiebach - August 2, 2022 West Edge Opera’s staging, in collaboration with Papermoon Opera Productions, turns everyday stuff into magic. Review Familiar Voices and Powerful Scenes in West Edge Opera’s Julius Caesar Nicholas Jones - August 2, 2022 The company’s cast of regulars excels in one of Handel’s great dramatic works. Review Saxophonist Bobby Watson Lights Up The 222 Andrew Gilbert - August 1, 2022 The legendary player brought a top-notch quartet to the Healdsburg venue, a preview of sorts for the Bay Area jazz season. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 … Next › Next page Last » Last page