SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Artist Spotlight Musicals Star Brian Stokes Mitchell Reveals His Operatic Dream Role Jim Farber - October 7, 2019 The Broadway baritone talks Light in the Piazza at LA Opera and a path not taken at the Met years ago. Review Renée Fleming Spins a Thread of Song at Cal Performances Nicholas Jones - October 7, 2019 The beloved soprano ranges from intimate classics to new operatic works in recital with pianist Richard Bado. Review The Immortality Code: Death, Transfiguration, and Arias at Opera Philadelphia’s O19 Jeremy Reynolds - October 6, 2019 A new chamber opera pulled from the headlines packs a wallop. Review Chick Corea Sizzles in Acoustic Trio Format at UCLA Richard S. Ginell - October 6, 2019 Christian McBride and Brian Blades join the pianist in an endlessly inventive set of fresh-sounding standards. Review The Monterey Difference Andrew Gilbert - October 6, 2019 The world’s longest-running jazz festival is still tops. Music News Plácido Domingo Resigns as General Director of Los Angeles Opera Michael Zwiebach - October 3, 2019 Harassment allegations force the legendary singer’s departure. Music News Jessye Norman Passes at 74 Years Peter Feher - October 1, 2019 The soprano was one of the greatest and most celebrated voices of her generation. Artist Spotlight Renée Fleming Comes to L.A. for The Light in the Piazza Victoria Looseleaf - September 30, 2019 The soprano superstar chats about her wide-ranging projects beyond the limelight of the opera stage. Review Melody Moore Enchants With An American Song Album Jeff Kaliss - September 30, 2019 The soprano’s latest collection features works by Samuel Barber, Jake Heggie, and Gordon Getty. Music News A New Countess for SF Opera’s Figaro Peter Feher - September 30, 2019 Nicole Heaston replaces an ailing Jennifer Davis in the role. Performances begin Oct. 11. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 … Next › Next page Last » Last page