SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News An Astonishing and Brave 2021 Season From Long Beach Opera Michael Zwiebach - May 19, 2020 The company plans a “Season of Solidarity” that features four ambitious productions. Feature Grants and Commissions Keep Jazz Composers Creating Yoshi Kato - May 19, 2020 Jazz artists follow the lead of the classical world in finding new sources of patronage. Review A New Biography of Odetta Reveals a Difficult Life Well Sung Lou Fancher - May 18, 2020 Ian Zack’s engaging book traces the venerated singer’s artistic victory over personal struggles, rampant racism, and professional challenges. Review Zosha Di Castri Lays Many Cards on the Table in Her First CD Richard S. Ginell - May 18, 2020 A decade’s worth of the Canadian composer’s challenging new music takes time to absorb. Music News SF Opera and SF Ballet to Avoid an Extended Venue Closure Janos Gereben - May 18, 2020 A now-deferred seat-replacement project would have knocked the War Memorial out of commission for nearly four months next year. Artist Spotlight Beth Morrison: 21st-Century Opera’s Midwife Victoria Looseleaf - May 18, 2020 The “modern-day Diaghilev” talks about her role bringing groundbreaking works to the stage. Artist Spotlight Virtual Diva: Mezzo-Soprano Simone McIntosh Enjoys an Adler Fellowship From Afar Lisa Houston - May 17, 2020 Clever planning, hard work, and a digital interface with Adler leadership keep the talented singer focused on her emerging career. Feature How Arts Companies Navigate the Unknown Jim Farber - May 15, 2020 Orchestras, opera companies, and their support services figure out paths forward amid too much uncertainty. Preview San Francisco’s La Mezcla Gets the Spotlight in PBS’s If Cities Could Dance Lou Fancher - May 14, 2020 The all-female rhythm ensemble dances in historic S.F. locations for the May 19 web episode. Music News LA Phil Cancels 2020 Hollywood Bowl and The Ford Seasons Victoria Looseleaf - May 14, 2020 Though anticipated, the news carries severe financial effects and is salt in the wounds of L.A. music lovers. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 … Next › Next page Last » Last page