SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review SF Opera Adler Fellows Shine in 2023 Showcase Janos Gereben - December 5, 2023 The young professionals in the program take swings at big roles, with consistently exciting results. Review The End Is the Beginning in Dido’s Ghost Lisa Hirsch - December 5, 2023 Errollyn Wallen’s new opera, given its American premiere by Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, extends Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. Review Saxophonist Richard Howell Brings the Spirit to Mr. Tipple’s Andrew Gilbert - December 4, 2023 The veteran player continues to tap into the unique variety that the Bay Area jazz scene has to offer. Preview In Tell, Black and White Dancers Hold Space for Racial Healing Aimée Ts'ao - December 4, 2023 Bay Area choreographers Sarah Crowell and Keith Hennessy have nurtured conversation and community with their collaboration. Feature Otis McDonald Leaves the Studio Andrew Gilbert - December 4, 2023 The sought-after producer, composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist performs as a special guest at Keys Jazz Bistro this week. Review Scalia/Ginsburg Is Arguably Excellent at Pacific Opera Project Jim Farber - November 28, 2023 Derrick Wang’s funny, sharply observed one-act pairs well with Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury. Review Boston Symphony Brings Its Shostakovich Cycle to a Close Richard S. Ginell - November 28, 2023 The Soviet composer’s conflicted legacy reaches astonishing highs and lows in this concluding CD set from the orchestra and Andris Nelsons. Music News Tabernacle Choir, Lea Salonga, David Suchet in Christmas Special Janos Gereben - November 27, 2023 The annual holiday program from Salt Lake City, with a different set of stars each year, airs on PBS stations this December. Music News Adler Fellows, Chorus Concerts for SF Opera’s 2023 Finale Janos Gereben - November 27, 2023 A handful of musicians from L’elisir d’amore are doing double duty and performing in the company’s December special events. Preview Urban Bush Women: Dance Can Change You and the World Aimée Ts'ao - November 27, 2023 There’s a mission at the root of the company, now four decades old, that will be on display in its Cal Performances debut. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 … Next › Next page Last » Last page