SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Preview In a Quest for Unity, Ragamala Dance Company Embraces Paradox and Difference Lou Fancher - November 15, 2017 The dance company is blurring boundaries for Cal Performances, but also acknowledging the complexity of that act. Artist Spotlight Julia Bullock Gets to the Heart of Things Lou Fancher - November 15, 2017 The rising soprano reflects on her evolution as a singer and on preparing for her upcoming role in Girls of the Golden West. Review Chase Jackson Gives ’70s Funk a Hip (Hop) Shine at the Black Cat Andrew Gilbert - November 14, 2017 The young vibraphonist has just released an album of originals, but on Friday he was showing off his versatility with a set of taut arrangements of funk jazz. Review Les Arts Florissants Keeps Dido and Aeneas Fresh Ilana Walder-Biesanz - November 13, 2017 William Christie pairs Purcell with the pastorale Actéon. Artist Spotlight J’Nai Bridges Is Ready Lou Fancher - November 10, 2017 The mezzo-soprano, soon to appear in Girls of the Golden West, is poised to take on big challenges in art and life. Review The Bad Plus on the Cusp Andrew Gilbert - November 6, 2017 In its farewell tour with pianist Ethan Iverson, the jazz trio covers the terrain that has made it a major force in jazz. Review S.F. Opera’s Manon Earns Full Marks Ilana Walder-Biesanz - November 6, 2017 Brilliant design and direction support a superb cast and an outstanding performance by tenor Michael Fabiano. Preview An Artistic Collaboration Uncovers the Violent Roots of Modern India and Pakistan in Broken Seeds (Still Grow) Lou Fancher - November 3, 2017 The Partition of British India unfolds in the multimedia melding of Classical Indian and Western music, dance, and art. Feature Jazz on the Downlow Around the Bay Andrew Gilbert - November 2, 2017 Where can you hear great jazz in the Bay Area? Our compendium reveals all. Music News John Adams’s “Gold Rush Opera” Is a Mother Lode of History Janos Gereben - October 30, 2017 A daylong symposium explores the violent, tangled tales that inspired Girls of the Golden West. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 … Next › Next page Last » Last page