SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature Three New Noteworthy Discs From American Orchestras Richard S. Ginell - December 22, 2019 Streaming digital music hasn’t completely killed the venerable tradition of great orchestras making interesting records. Artist Spotlight Eun Sun Kim: The Can-Do Conductor Plays No Favorites Michael Zwiebach - December 17, 2019 The new music director of SF Opera is interested in just about everything to do with orchestras and music. Review It’s All Smiles at SF Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Nutcracker Janice Berman - December 13, 2019 It’s a time to admire not just the stars but the SF Ballet School, a key to the company’s success. Feature The People’s Conservatory Debuts KOLA Annelies Zijderveld - December 12, 2019 This fresh production reimagines the Nutcracker story through African and Afro-Latinx eyes. Review Judas Maccabeus Reigns Victorious With Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Michael Zwiebach - December 10, 2019 A rousing performance of Handel’s masterwork: Shouldn’t this Hanukkah-themed oratorio be a regular item on the December holiday menu? Review SFCM’s Musical Theatre Ensemble Shines the Spotlight on Women in Musicals Catriona Barr - December 10, 2019 A terrific roster of well-performed show tunes amid a disjointed, unfocused theatrical concept. Music News Heroics and Excellence From the SF Ballet Orchestra Pit Janos Gereben - December 10, 2019 The Nutcracker season kicks off, and the orchestra looks ahead to a busy 2020. Music News LA Opera Announces Domingo’s Replacement in Roberto Devereux Peter Feher - December 10, 2019 Baritone Quinn Kelsey steps into the role of the Duke of Nottingham, in performances conducted by Eun Sun Kim. Review Matthew Bourne’s Edgy Swan Lake Is Stunning Victoria Looseleaf - December 9, 2019 This radical retelling of the classic ballet takes birdwatching to delirious new heights. Review Bill Frisell and Julian Lage Trade Licks at UCLA Richard S. Ginell - December 8, 2019 Two of the hottest guitarists on the scene team up for a joyful, free-flowing exchange of six-string ideas. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 … Next › Next page Last » Last page