SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review Cenerentola Brightens the Season at LA Opera Jim Farber - November 22, 2021 Laurent Pelly’s whimsical production and a stellar cast make a major hit of Rossini’s familiar opera buffa. Review Ars Minerva Undrapes a Lusty Messalina Nicholas Jones - November 22, 2021 Carlo Pallavicino’s forgotten opera delights the ear and the eye in this contemporary restoration. Review L’Arpeggiata Takes a Spirited Romp Through Napoli Jason Victor Serinus - November 21, 2021 Christina Pluhar leads the early-music ensemble in a tour of 17th- and 18-century Neapolitan delights. Review American Expats and Friends Join Forces in Transatlantic Richard S. Ginell - November 21, 2021 Conductor Garrett Keast and a cadre of Berlin-based musicians release a disc with American musical roots and branches. Review Harriet’s Spirit Entertains With a Message Michael Zwiebach - November 16, 2021 Opera Parallèle’s family-friendly production is uplifting, and Marcus Shelby’s lively score is done justice by a superior cast. Music News SF Opera Chorus Sings Ian Robertson to Retirement Janos Gereben - November 16, 2021 The concert won’t be all memories: A premiere from composer Cava Menzies honors the outgoing chorus director. Feature Eliane Elias Is As Good As Can Be Andrew Gilbert - November 15, 2021 With a new record out and a supple trio in tow, the red-hot pianist lights up Yoshi’s Nov. 19–20. Preview Martha Graham Dance Company at The Soraya Victoria Looseleaf - November 15, 2021 The troupe joins Christopher Rountree and Wild Up in an exuberant program featuring Immediate Tragedy and Appalachian Spring. Artist Spotlight Nicole Cabell Debuts as Fiordiligi With SF Opera Lisa Houston - November 15, 2021 The acclaimed soprano talks with SFCV about her dream roles, balancing her performing and professorial duties, and making kindness count. Review Alonzo King LINES Ballet Shows Its Depth in Live Performance Janice Berman - November 9, 2021 The company is back, showcasing some older works and 2019’s Azoth. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 … Next › Next page Last » Last page