SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Artist Spotlight Anthony Davis Builds Operas From Headlines Victoria Looseleaf - June 3, 2019 The composer’s The Central Park Five premieres at Long Beach Opera on June 15. Review Documentary Brings Pavarotti Back to Life Janos Gereben - May 29, 2019 Director Ron Howard’s new project is an intimate portrait of an outsized talent. Preview J’Nai Bridges Multitasks in Her Debut as Carmen Janos Gereben - May 28, 2019 The rising mezzo-soprano talks about her lifetime of training for the demanding role. Review Musical Magic, Flawed Production in West Bay Opera’s Falstaff Ilana Walder-Biesanz - May 28, 2019 Verdi’s last opera is uneven in the venerable company’s new production. Feature Yuval Sharon Maps Meredith Monk’s ATLAS Victoria Looseleaf - May 27, 2019 The LA Phil stages a “staggeringly ambitious production” of the groundbreaking opera. Artist Spotlight Texas Rose in Full Bloom: Mezzo-Soprano Sasha Cooke Lisa Houston - May 25, 2019 In advance of her stint with the S.F. Opera in June, the singer muses on her wildly varied career, her special relationship with MTT, and the joy of singing. Music News Behind the Curtain Going Up on S.F. Opera’s Summer Season Janos Gereben - May 25, 2019 Budget cuts prune the company’s vision for a high-tech future. Artist Spotlight James Conlon Was Born to Lead Victoria Looseleaf - May 25, 2019 The tireless conductor explains his enduring love for Verdi, how he plans an L.A. Opera season with Domingo, and why Mozart is a healing force. Review Young Singers are the Stars of Ojai Youth Opera’s Nightingale & The Tower Jim Farber - May 21, 2019 The world premiere suffers from an overabundance of themes, creative voices, and rain. Review Lila Downs Is All Showbiz at SFJAZZ Jeff Kaliss - May 21, 2019 The singer deployed her vocal gifts in a set drawn from her latest album. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
