Semyon Bychkov's direction of the SFS at its very best and Ragnar Bohlin's brilliant SFS Chorus gave an utterly moving War Requiem without a smidgen of sentimentality.
The Conservatory Opera Program presents Puccini's La bohème at two free performances in the Conservatory Concert Hall, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 8.
The production is directed by Michael Mohammed, conducted by Curt Pajer, with piano accompaniment by Darryl Cooper.
Laura Evans has been appointed to the newly created position of director of music programs, education and engagement for Stanford Live, Stanford University’s performing arts presenter and producer. Evans has served as the artistic administrator for San Francisco’s SFJAZZ since 2000, where she most recently managed the programing and artistic planning for the new SFJAZZ Center.