Michael Zwiebach is the senior editor/content manager for SFCV. He assigns all articles and content, manages the writing staff, and does editing. A member of SFCV from the beginning, Michael holds a Ph.D. in music history from the University of California, Berkeley.
The 73-year-old conductor Yuri Temirkanov has a depth of understanding of the Russian repertory that is unsurpassed, at least among the living. He's bringing his excellent orchestra to Davies Symphony Hall.
At her S.F. Performances recital this weekend, violinist Leila Josefowicz be doing what she has always done — play an exciting array of music with insight and passion.
The guitar virtuosi Susana Prieto and Alexis Muzurakis have spent the last 12 years together as Duo Melis. Their upcoming appearance in San Francisco should not be missed.
Cellist Tanya Tomkins completes the cycle of Bach's cello suites this weekend in concerts sponsored by Voices of Music. Historically-informed practice aside, Tomkins' urgent, impassioned playing is a great match for these pieces.
Last year's Persian concert at Oakland East Bay Symphony was so successful that they're at it again, and bringing back piano soloist Tara Kamangar, who scored with the audience last year.
Of the two major pianists visiting San Francisco this weekend, Di Wu may be the less well known, but she was a finalist at the Van Cliburn Competition last year, showing that she has technique to burn.
