SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review Let Yourself Think With Jacob Cooper’s Terrain Tamzin Elliott - July 13, 2020 The composer melds voices, cello, and electronics in works based on texts from three poets. Review Premieres of Early Shostakovich Solo Piano Works Stream Around the World Richard S. Ginell - July 13, 2020 Three young Russian piano stars perform recently discovered pieces in a joint recital. Music News Ars Minerva Offers Up More Cocktails and Chit-Chat Michael Zwiebach - July 7, 2020 The tiny opera company has another wildly entertaining opera up its sleeve. Until then, it invites you behind the scenes in a series of Zoom chats. Feature Music to Shelter By Andrew Gilbert - July 7, 2020 Our jazz critic shares his choice of recent local releases that provide musical balm for troubled times. Review PBO’s Saul Is a Perfect Fit for Nicholas McGegan Jason Victor Serinus - July 6, 2020 Heading a fine cast, McGegan leads an all-out, theatrical, and musically detailed performance of Handel’s oratorio. Artist Spotlight Alisa Rose Fiddles on the Cusp Lou Fancher - July 6, 2020 The S.F. violinist/composer talks about balancing classical music with bluegrass on her new CD with Nashville mandolin wizard Tristan Scroggins. Feature Of Sorrow, Revelations, Joy, and Hope Janice Berman - July 6, 2020 Hope Boykin carries on the important work of dancing, creating, and sharing, even as the dance stages and studios are shuttered. Review Online Hamilton Is a Superb Bargain at the Right Time Janos Gereben - July 6, 2020 Disney+ released the remarkable film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster musical earlier than planned, and we should all be grateful. Review Ludovico Einaudi’s 12 Songs From Home Is Gloriously Low-Tech Lou Fancher - July 3, 2020 The Italian composer/pianist recorded his moving, tuneful originals on an iPhone. Feature The Past Has Presence: Latin Jazz Presses On Jeff Kaliss - June 30, 2020 A musical lineage that decisively influenced 20th-century music looks to continue in its own key. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 … Next › Next page Last » Last page