SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature The Essential Jordi Savall Nicholas Jones - May 31, 2022 The viola da gamba’s foremost proponent has a vast and often bewildering back catalog. Here are some suggestions for dipping your ear in. Artist Spotlight Meet the Don: An Interview With Baritone Etienne Dupuis Lisa Houston - May 31, 2022 In a freewheeling chat, the singer opens up about all things opera, including his upcoming turn in the title role in SF Opera’s Don Giovanni. Music News SF Symphony Free-Streams a Bold, Multimedia The Soldier’s Tale Janos Gereben - May 31, 2022 Netia Jones directs SFS musicians, dancer Adji Cissoko, and actor Bruce Davison in a striking production of Stravinsky’s theatrical chamber work. Review Handel in the Desert Richard S. Ginell - May 24, 2022 Giustino transcends time and place in James Darrah’s new production for Long Beach Opera. Preview It’s a Season of Renewal at SF Ballet School Lou Fancher - May 24, 2022 The school’s annual Spring Festival returns this month, while 13 student and alumni dancers have been promoted within the company. Feature Building a Big Musical House with Little Village Music Andrew Gilbert - May 23, 2022 An all-star roster of artists with new releases on the adventurous label takes the stage at the Freight & Salvage on June 2. Review Gretchen Parlato Plants Her Garden at Black Cat Andrew Gilbert - May 23, 2022 The superlative singer plows a rich furrow with pianist Taylor Eigsti, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Malachi Whitson. Review West Bay Opera Scales a Formidable Musical Mountain Steven Winn - May 23, 2022 With Tchaikovsky’s Pique Dame, the company returns to live performance, boasting a star turn from soprano Rhoslyn Jones. Feature Where’s The Funny: Why Are There So Few New Operatic Comedies? Jeremy Reynolds - May 20, 2022 Audiences like comedy. Opera companies like comedy. So what’s the problem? Music News A New Cleopatra for SF Opera’s Centennial Season Janos Gereben - May 20, 2022 Soprano Amina Edris will create the role originally intended for Julia Bullock, who’s expecting her first child this fall. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 … Next › Next page Last » Last page