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The Arts
Quartets Doubled: The Jupiter And Jasper Unite
sfcv.org - Richard S. Ginell
It’s a family affair on this new disc featuring fine accounts of the Mendelssohn Octet and two new works.
Mar 22
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The Dark and Light of James Levine
sfcv.org - Tom Jacobs
The troubled conductor died March 9, four years after his fabled career ended in scandal over allegations of sexual misconduct.
Mar 20
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PBO’s Richard Egarr Is Up for Everything
sfcv.org - Jeff Kaliss
The orchestra’s dynamic, varied online offerings are headed by their omniverous new music director.
Mar 16
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Opera as Graphic Novel in Everest
sfcv.org - Michael Zwiebach
Seven years of experiment is set to pay off in an Opera Parallèle production, coming this summer.
Mar 16
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Tired of Cute Cat Videos? Here’s an Opera About a Dog and His Owner
sfcv.org - Peter Feher
Nicolas Lell Benavides and Marella Martin Koch’s Pepito makes an animated debut at New Opera West.
Mar 16
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Awards Time on the Ides of March: Grammy Results and Oscar Nominations
sfcv.org - Janos Gereben
MTT scores another trophy, and Beyoncé breaks a record.
Mar 16
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New SF Symphony Archive Reveals Program Books of a Century Ago
sfcv.org - Janos Gereben
Historic material from SFS’s early years is now digitized and available to the public online.
Mar 16
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Freelancers on the Edge: How They’re Making It During the Shutdown
sfcv.org - Jim Farber
Orchestra musicians are largely freelancers, and their situation is taking a toll on them.
Mar 16
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Twice Daily With Jenna Mammina
sfcv.org - Andrew Gilbert
Tune in at 8:11 day or night to catch the jazz chanteuse’s livestreamed talk show on Facebook Live.
Mar 16
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Daniel Hope Revisits the Music of an Old Ex-Soviet Friend
sfcv.org - Richard S. Ginell
Abetted by Alexey Botvinov, Hope gives a remarkable account of Alfred Schnittke’s thorny chamber works for violin and piano.
Mar 16
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Julia Bullock’s Collaboration with SF Symphony Is a Triumph
sfcv.org - Steven Winn
The soprano builds a magical house of music in SoundBox: Lineage.
Mar 15
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The Essential Renée Fleming
sfcv.org - Michael Zwiebach
Choosing from the singer’s enormous legacy in all media can be daunting. Here’s an assist.
Mar 10
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Lullabies, Listening, and Local Heroes at Noe Music
sfcv.org - Paul Kotapish
Noe Music is all about advocacy these days, with a program pairing new mothers with musicians, a showcase of local artists, an interactive listening …
Mar 9
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SF Ballet’s Wooden Dimes Is a Couple Cents Short
sfcv.org - Janice Berman
A premiere film contrasts with two favorite repertory works on the company’s latest digital program.
Mar 9
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SF Ballet’s Wooden Dimes Falls Short on Payoff
sfcv.org - Janice Berman
A premiere film contrasts with two favorite repertory works on the company’s latest digital program.
Mar 9
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Get Ready for the Next Wave in Arts Patronage
sfcv.org - Paul Kotapish
Musicians are embracing blockchain technology for selling exclusive rights to their music. Say hello to the non-fungible token.
Mar 9
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Opera Parallèle to Stream Varied Recitals Through Spring
sfcv.org - Janos Gereben
Look for Bay Area favorites, from jazz vocalist Tiffany Austin to pianist Jeffrey LaDeur.
Mar 9
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Love It or Hate It: Musician Come to Terms With Performing for the Camera
sfcv.org - Lou Fancher
A year of pandemic has forced even video-shy artists to confront new norms for reaching an audience. Front-line musicians tell SFCV about the …
Mar 9
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Angélica Negrón Turns Limitations Into Opportunities
sfcv.org - Lou Fancher
The Puerto Rican composer and multi-instrumentalist tells SFCV about her latest works and finding new ways to make music in 2021.
Mar 9
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Beethoven Goes Hip-Hop With JooWan Kim and Ensemble Mik Nawooj
sfcv.org - Emily Wilson
The young composer’s new recording was created in partnership with the Asian Art Museum.
Mar 9
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To Beat or Not to Beat?
sfcv.org - Barbara Bogatin
SF Symphony cellist Barbara Bogatin considers the conductor’s role from the other side of the podium.
Mar 9
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Pat Metheny’s Road to the Sun Takes a Classical Turn
sfcv.org - Scott Cmiel
Two large-scale compositions by the multigenre artist are major additions to the classical guitar repertory.
Mar 9
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Catalyst Quartet and Guests Revive Early Works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
sfcv.org - Richard S. Ginell
The Clarinet Quintet is the high point of this introductory volume of Catalyst’s Uncovered series exploring Black composers.
Mar 8
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Ring ’Round the Pandemic from San Francisco Opera
sfcv.org - Janos Gereben
Enthusiasts can immerse themselves in SFO’s acclaimed production of Wagner’s cycle beginning March 5.
Mar 6
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Lara Downes Hits the Airwaves With KDFC and KUSC
sfcv.org - Paul Kotapish
The irrepressible pianist curates a new program unearthing hidden gems and cross-cultural connections in classical music.
Mar 2
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Daring to Make Baroque Opera Grand Again
sfcv.org - Jason Victor Serinus
As Nicholas McGegan and Celine Ricci report, historical performance practice is not about embracing austerity, but rather its opposite.
Mar 2
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Cabrillo Festival Persists in Presenting Newest of New Music
sfcv.org - Janos Gereben
The Santa Cruz festival goes virtual for the second year in a row.
Mar 2
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American Youth Symphony Brings Free Music to South Central
sfcv.org - Peter Feher
Together with conductor Jessica Bejarano, AYS is dropping in to a virtual movie night and bringing the music.
Mar 2
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Concerto Italiano Comes Back to Monteverdi
sfcv.org - Michael Zwiebach
The stellar madrigal interpreters are out with a recording of Monteverdi’s passionate Third Book.
Mar 2
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Recent Dance Films to Savor Right Now
sfcv.org - Janice Berman
Three masterful dance commissions for New York City Center get an online reprise for Black History Month through March 5.
Mar 2