SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature Martha Graham Dance Company Unveils a World Premiere at The Soraya Victoria Looseleaf - March 7, 2022 Inspired by a lost dance from 1952, this major new work is set to a score by jazz pianist/composer Jason Moran, performed live by Wild Up on March 19. Review Angel Blue Gives a Moving Recital at Cal Performances Nicholas Jones - March 7, 2022 The star soprano shares thoughts, feelings, and moving song interpretations. Review Craig Handy Quartet Makes a Splash at Mr. Tipple’s Andrew Gilbert - March 7, 2022 The veteran saxophonist and his supple band play a deeply satisfying set at the enduring S.F. jazz supper club. Review A New Disc Showcases Recent Works by Sofia Gubaidulina Richard S. Ginell - March 7, 2022 Andris Nelsons conducts Gewandhausorchester Lepzig and violinist Vadim Repin in a 90th-birthday tribute to the composer. Review Don Quixote: Full Tilt Janice Berman - March 1, 2022 SF Ballet’s production melds the classic story with terrific music, astonishing dancing, and splendid staging. Don’t miss it. Feature Oscar’s Music Nominees Get Short Shrift, But Are Long On Talent Tim Greiving - February 28, 2022 Although this year’s nominees don’t represent the industry’s growing diversity, they should be represented in the Oscars telecast. Review Eric Nathan Goes Beyond Words Richard S. Ginell - February 28, 2022 The composer’s latest disc explores 23 of Ben Schott’s humorous German neologisms via new works performed by six contemporary music ensembles. Feature The Essential Leontyne Price Jason Victor Serinus - February 24, 2022 The great American soprano turned 95 in February. Here’s where to start with her storied decades of recording. Review Women Composers Emerge From the Shadows of La Belle Époque Jason Victor Serinus - February 22, 2022 Soprano Laetitia Grimaldi interprets a couple standard songs and many lesser-known gems. Artist Spotlight Opera Activist Derrell Acon Always Returns to the Heartbeat Victoria Looseleaf - February 21, 2022 The bass-baritone reprises his role in a radical retelling of Fidelio, but he’s expanding his part offstage, too. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 … Next › Next page Last » Last page