SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review Island City Opera Reveals Two Sides of Rimsky-Korsakov Nicholas Jones - January 22, 2018 A pair of one-act operas range from the restrained to the flamboyant. Review Oakland Symphony’s Playlist Series Tears Up the Conventional Concert Playbook Jeff Kaliss - January 22, 2018 Playing music suggested by W. Kamau Bell, the orchestra showed an inspiring willingness to experiment. Review Bernstein’s Candide Is a Little Too Much of a Good Thing Steven Winn - January 19, 2018 S.F. Symphony’s stripped-down staging highlights the operetta’s strengths and weaknesses. Feature Matthew Shilvock Unveils S.F. Opera’s 2018 Season Steven Winn - January 17, 2018 The general director mixes the fresh and the familiar in a season of "emotive storytelling." Music News Earplay Set for 33rd Season and Their Second Snapshot Festival With West Edge Janos Gereben - January 15, 2018 The chamber ensemble offers fresh music and collaborates with West Edge Opera in incubating new operas. Artist Spotlight Timo Andres Is on the Prowl Lou Fancher - January 9, 2018 The Palo Alto native talks about his compositions, aspirations, and upcoming performances in the S.F. Performances’ PIVOT series. Music News S.F. Ballet Orchestra’s 2018 Journey from Tchaikovsky to 12 New Works Janos Gereben - January 9, 2018 Old favorites give way to startling new discoveries in the upcoming season. Preview Bernstein’s Fanciful, Voltairean Candide Landing at S.F. Symphony Peter Feher - January 9, 2018 The orchestra prepares to take on one of Bernstein’s most brilliant scores. Music News Pocket Opera’s 2018 Season Marries Wit and Wedlock Janos Gereben - January 3, 2018 Fresh programming, creative translations, and a spirit of adventure mark the little company’s latest offerings. Preview Opera Parallèle Premieres Marcus Shelby’s Harriet’s Spirit Lou Fancher - January 2, 2018 With a jazz-inflected score and a student choir, the opera takes on big issues. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 … Next › Next page Last » Last page