Steven Winn

Steven Winn is a San Francisco-based writer and critic and frequent interviewer for City Arts & Lectures. His work has appeared in Gramophone, Musical America, Opera, Symphony, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Articles By This Author

Steven Winn - May 8, 2017

Charles Dutoit elicited powerful, emotional music from an augmented S.F. Symphony.

Steven Winn - May 2, 2017

Decades of imagining and four years of “construction” culminate in a splendid production of Jean-Philippe Rameau’s opera-ballet.

Steven Winn - April 11, 2017

Clever, casual staging showcases the best of the mezzo and bass in their Schwabacher Debut recital.

Steven Winn - April 3, 2017

Meticulous research, programming, and performances elevate a concert of motets for double chorus.

Steven Winn - March 28, 2017

The orchestra pairs the premiere of Holloway’s Europa and the Bull with 20th-century masterpieces.

Steven Winn - March 20, 2017

A radiant performance of Pergolesi’s masterwork eclipses the balance of the program.

Steven Winn - February 28, 2017

The plight of Appalachian coal miners is revealed through powerful music and stark imagery.

Steven Winn - February 14, 2017

The highlights, including a rare chaconne by Marin Marais, stuck with you.

Steven Winn - January 30, 2017

Philharmonia Baroque offers a bit of arcane music history along with fine performances of Mozart and Haydn.

Steven Winn - January 24, 2017

The chamber ensemble played with fire and grace on works from Handel, Bach, and Rameau.