SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature The Essential Glenn Gould Richard S. Ginell - August 1, 2022 Genius pianist, oddball, polemicist — here’s Gould at his best, including a lot of things that deserve more notoriety. Review West Edge Opera Makes the Case for a Nearly Forgotten Masterpiece Steven Winn - July 26, 2022 Paul Dukas’ Ariane & Bluebeard gets a superb production with commanding lead performances. Review Nicholas Phan Makes His Mark With Nico Muhly’s Stranger Jason Victor Serinus - July 25, 2022 The tenor gets personal in this heartfelt song cycle, recently recorded along with two of Muhly’s other major works. Music News SF Opera’s Centennial Celebration Approaches, With $10 Tickets Janos Gereben - July 25, 2022 Discounted seats are just one initiative the company is rolling out for its 100th-anniversary season. Feature This Musician Went From Career-Ending Injury to Playing Again Andrew Gilbert - July 25, 2022 Bassist Giulio Cetto was a vital presence on the Bay Area jazz scene before an accident struck, but he rallied with the help of the community. Feature The Best 21st-Century Operas, According to Our Readers Michael Zwiebach - July 19, 2022 We asked, you answered. Review The Valkyrie Survives Another Sci-Fi Trip at the Hollywood Bowl Jim Farber - July 19, 2022 Myth meets metaverse, and Yuval Sharon meets Gustavo Dudamel, in the LA Phil’s performance of Act 3 of Wagner’s opera. Review Saxophonist Kazemde George Packs Bird & Beckett Bookstore Andrew Gilbert - July 18, 2022 The Berkeley native, joined by singer Sami Stevens, shares a remarkable set in this small venue. Review Opera Parallèle Works Its Magic With La Belle et la Bête Lisa Hirsch - July 18, 2022 The company completes its tour of Philip Glass operas with a reimagined take on this fairy-tale classic. Preview The Paris Opera Ballet Graces the Hollywood Bowl Victoria Looseleaf - July 15, 2022 With Gustavo Dudamel now music director in Paris too, this summer’s performances could be the start of an ongoing collaboration for the LA Phil. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 … Next › Next page Last » Last page