SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature Drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. Grows West Coast Roots Andrew Gilbert - April 24, 2023 Touring with star mezzo J’Nai Bridges in a program titled “Notes on Hope,” Owens is also taking advantage of residencies that tap his multiple skill sets. Music News Cal Performances’ Next Season Has Many Debuts and Treasured Returns Janos Gereben - April 18, 2023 No fewer than 10 ensembles come to Berkeley for the first time in 2023–2024, along with a number of world premieres and some major new residencies. Music News Apple Music Classical Justifies the Buzz — With Caveats Tamzin Elliott - April 18, 2023 Based on the established Primephonic streaming service, the Apple launch is impressive, while leaving room for a few improvements. Music News SF Lamplighters Celebrate With a New Operetta About the Chevalier de Saint-Georges Janos Gereben - April 17, 2023 The company’s first-ever commission will help to create roles for Black singers in the world of light opera. Review Alvin Ailey Company Brings Its Rich Legacy to Berkeley Aimée Ts'ao - April 17, 2023 There will always be Revelations, but this troupe is a vital and current artistic force, judging by its annual week at Cal Performances. Feature Aynur Sings Defiance With Every Word Andrew Gilbert - April 17, 2023 The celebrated Kurdish vocalist returns to San Francisco with a set that’s personal — but also unintentionally political. Review Susan Narucki Explores Connection on This Island Jason Victor Serinus - April 15, 2023 The soprano introduces us to several lesser-known female composers and a fine Symbolist poet with this recording. Music News Leonard Bernstein Biopic Maestro Anticipated by Many, Dreaded by Some Janos Gereben - April 11, 2023 Bradley Cooper’s new film will see Hollywood once again turning to classical music for drama and intrigue. Preview Stop Action: Alonzo King Makes Dance From Photography Lou Fancher - April 11, 2023 Photographer Richard Misrach talks about how his collaboration with King and LINES Ballet came about. Review Yuja Wang Dazzles With Teddy Abrams’s Boisterous Piano Concerto Richard S. Ginell - April 11, 2023 It’s a modern-day Rhapsody in Blue, the perfect recording project for the superstar pianist and Abrams’s Louisville Orchestra. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 … Next › Next page Last » Last page