SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News SF Symphony Free-Streams a Bold, Multimedia The Soldier’s Tale Janos Gereben - May 31, 2022 Netia Jones directs SFS musicians, dancer Adji Cissoko, and actor Bruce Davison in a striking production of Stravinsky’s theatrical chamber work. Review Handel in the Desert Richard S. Ginell - May 24, 2022 Giustino transcends time and place in James Darrah’s new production for Long Beach Opera. Preview It’s a Season of Renewal at SF Ballet School Lou Fancher - May 24, 2022 The school’s annual Spring Festival returns this month, while 13 student and alumni dancers have been promoted within the company. Feature Building a Big Musical House with Little Village Music Andrew Gilbert - May 23, 2022 An all-star roster of artists with new releases on the adventurous label takes the stage at the Freight & Salvage on June 2. Review Gretchen Parlato Plants Her Garden at Black Cat Andrew Gilbert - May 23, 2022 The superlative singer plows a rich furrow with pianist Taylor Eigsti, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Malachi Whitson. Review West Bay Opera Scales a Formidable Musical Mountain Steven Winn - May 23, 2022 With Tchaikovsky’s Pique Dame, the company returns to live performance, boasting a star turn from soprano Rhoslyn Jones. Feature Where’s The Funny: Why Are There So Few New Operatic Comedies? Jeremy Reynolds - May 20, 2022 Audiences like comedy. Opera companies like comedy. So what’s the problem? Music News A New Cleopatra for SF Opera’s Centennial Season Janos Gereben - May 20, 2022 Soprano Amina Edris will create the role originally intended for Julia Bullock, who’s expecting her first child this fall. Preview Dream of the Red Chamber Reawakens in San Francisco Emily Wilson - May 16, 2022 Checking in with Tim Yip on his inspirations for the opera’s lavish set and costume design. Music News SF Opera Sets Don Giovanni in a Dystopian Future Janos Gereben - May 16, 2022 The perennial favorite is part of SFO’s multiyear presentation of three Mozart/Lorenzo Da Ponte works set in the same house during different eras. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 … Next › Next page Last » Last page