SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Preview SF Ballet’s “British Icons”: History That Never Gets Old Aimée Ts'ao - February 6, 2024 Tamara Rojo’s next program for the company draws on her time in England and makes some surprising connections with the Bay Area. Feature The Rite of Spring Continues to Shake the Earth Aimée Ts'ao - February 5, 2024 A cast of African dancers has reimagined Pina Bausch’s 1975 choreography for the work and is now touring internationally. Feature Drummer Johnathan Blake Introduces Himself to the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - February 5, 2024 Following a run of shows with pianist Kenny Barron, Blake is debuting at SFJAZZ this week as a bandleader. Music News Familiar Favorites Fill LA Opera’s 2024–2025 Season Tom Jacobs - February 5, 2024 The company is cutting back on contemporary offerings for now, canceling what would have been the world premiere of Mason Bates’s new opera. Review An Imaginative Rhapsody in Blue From Marcus Roberts and the California Symphony Jeff Kaliss - January 30, 2024 Roberts and his trio’s jazzed-up version of the George Gershwin classic is just one discovery in a concert full of revelations. Music News Yuan Yuan Tan Prepares for Last Dance With SF Ballet Emily Wilson - January 29, 2024 The beloved longtime principal has had an exceptional career with the company over three decades. Preview The Rebirth of Apsara Brings Centuries-Old Cambodian Spirits to Life Lou Fancher - January 29, 2024 Dancer Charya Burt, musician Paul Dresher, and an international creative team explore the relationship between art, war, and mythology. Preview Dancing the Stories of American Immigrants With Lenora Lee Aimée Ts'ao - January 29, 2024 The choreographer’s company is gearing up for a pair of multimedia world premieres on this foundational theme. Artist Spotlight Samora Pinderhughes Has a Vision for Mending Our Broken World Victoria Looseleaf - January 29, 2024 Through The Healing Project, which lands in L.A. this week, the Berkeley-reared musician and artist has taken on the prison-industrial complex. Review The Making of an American Symphony Annelies Zijderveld - January 26, 2024 The Oscar-nominated documentary of Jon Batiste’s epic compositional journey also includes intimate moments with his wife as she battles cancer. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 … Next › Next page Last » Last page