SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature Havana Summer in the Bay Area Andrew Gilbert - August 8, 2023 This month, iconic Cuban artists representing more than a century of music can be heard from Berkeley to Santa Cruz. Feature Two Oakland Conservatories Specialize in Black and Roots Music Emily Wilson - August 8, 2023 Oakland Public Conservatory and Living Jazz are centering African American musical heritage for students of all ages. Feature Trans and Nonbinary Artists Fly High in “Expansive” Tamzin Elliott - August 3, 2023 Opera Parallèle’s partnership with the Transgender District is a preview of the company’s plans for a deeper relationship with the community. Review The Coronation of Poppea Dives Into Devious Politics Nicholas Jones - August 1, 2023 A musically satisfying performance lacks dramatic coherence in West Edge Opera’s production. Review Quincy Jones Gets All-Star Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl Richard S. Ginell - August 1, 2023 A lineup of stellar guests celebrates the legendary musician’s 90th birthday. Feature At 90, Saxophonist John Handy Still Puts In the Hard Work Jeff Kaliss - August 1, 2023 The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol brings the legendary sax player, composer, and educator to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland. Music News Smuin Ballet Director, Last Founding Member, to Depart Janos Gereben - July 31, 2023 Celia Fushille will step down from the position next year, to be succeeded by company veteran Amy Seiwert. Music News SF Lamplighters Start 71st Season by Moving The Mikado to Italy Janos Gereben - July 31, 2023 The company’s reimagined Il Ducato keeps the comedy while changing the setting. Review Powerful Singers Propel The Nightingale, Erwartung Rebecca Wishnia - July 31, 2023 West Edge Opera makes great music of two early 20th-century masterpieces. Review Jorge Drexler Remains a Modern Master of Latin American Music Andrew Gilbert - July 31, 2023 The Uruguayan singer-songwriter, who won a milestone Academy Award in 2005, is back on tour in California. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 … Next › Next page Last » Last page