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Janos Gereben - June 30, 2009

Adès Premiere in San Francisco

Thomas Adès
Just as John Adams has "distilled" his 2005 opera,
Janos Gereben - June 23, 2009

Ali Akbar Khan

Ali Akbar Khan<br>Photo by Graeme Vanderstoel,<br> London, 1964
Ali Akbar Khan
Lisa Petrie - June 22, 2009
School’s out, and kids are looking for fun. Some are hoping to build their musical skills, as well. Fortunately, families in the Bay Area have many wonderful summer music camps to choose from, with a wide range of activities.
Janos Gereben - June 16, 2009

Zheng Cao: Life Is Singing, Singing Is Life

When Dr. Larson told her that he would do special calculations to avoid her vocal cords when doing the Gamma Knife, and that he had to get the insurance company's approval to do so, she asked him, "You mean you think I can sing again?
Janos Gereben - June 9, 2009

New Principal Viola for SFS

Jonathan Vinocour
The long-awaited appointment of the San
Marianne Lipanovich - June 8, 2009
For some, summer vacation means sun, sand, and relaxation. For music lovers in the Bay Area, summer vacation means opera under the stars, symphonies by the beach, immersion in the works of a favorite composer, or listening to and trying out the latest new music and musical instruments.
Lisa Houston - June 8, 2009

Thousands gathered at AT&T Park last night to enjoy Puccini’s Tosca, overpriced beer, and a gorgeous twilight as San Francisco Opera continued its tradition of Opera In the Park. Birds flew past the screen as an almost full moon emerged, disappeared, and reemerged from behind billowing clouds.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 2, 2009
Summer, they say, is the time to unwind and relax. Whether you choose to do so at the beach, in your garden hammock, or at the top of Yosemite’s Half Dome, you’ll certainly welcome music to carry you one step farther toward infinite bliss. Here, then, is a Critic’s Choice classical potpourri specially tailored for the summer season.

J.S.

Janos Gereben - June 2, 2009

Van Cliburn Finals Now Streaming

Live Web casts of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition finals can now been seen at http://www.cliburn.tv/#. This is the 13th season of the competition in Fort Worth.
Janos Gereben - May 26, 2009

UPDATE: Milnes To Leave S.F.