SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Artist Spotlight Jamez McCorkle Dives Deep Into Omar Victoria Looseleaf - October 3, 2022 The tenor chats about starring in Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’s work at LA Opera and being a magnet for new music generally. Preview The Story of Los Angeles, Told in Six Mini-Operas Victoria Looseleaf - October 3, 2022 Two of the city’s expert contemporary ensembles, Brightwork and HEX, team up for a musical journey. Music News Francis Poulenc’s Masterpiece “Comes Home” to San Francisco Opera Janos Gereben - October 3, 2022 Dialogues of the Carmelites premiered on the West Coast more than 60 years ago and returns this season. Music News High Concept and Pure Entertainment in Opera Parallèle’s New Season Michael Zwiebach - October 3, 2022 The company is rolling out productions drawing heavily on iconic popular culture. Feature Freeing the Spirit at the Monterey Jazz Festival Andrew Gilbert - September 27, 2022 The lineup for the 65th edition of jazz’s premier weekend is liberating and represents many interesting directions. Review SF Opera’s Eugene Onegin Has a Few Distinctions, Some Problems Janos Gereben - September 27, 2022 A couple of shining performances stand out in this production that just doesn’t seem to get Tchaikovsky’s grandeur. Review Miami City Ballet Shows Off Its Balanchine Bona Fides Janice Berman - September 27, 2022 The company, run since its founding by dancers who worked with the great choreographer, delivers a glittering production of Jewels. Preview Music and Architecture in Pauline: An Opera Victoria Looseleaf - September 23, 2022 The Schindler House celebrates the artist and muse of this Los Angeles landmark. Review Smuin Ballet Shines in a Premiere — and a Return to Live Performance Janice Berman - September 20, 2022 Artistic Director Celia Fushille’s company spins through three contrasting, exhilarating works in its season opener. Review Lucia Heads for the Rust Belt in LA Opera’s Season Opener Richard S. Ginell - September 20, 2022 Changing the setting of Donizetti’s opera adds a conceptual layer that enhances a cherished score. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 … Next › Next page Last » Last page