With Dolores Claiborne the S.F. Opera overcame seemingly impossible odds, beautifully marrying music with a difficult drama; and in the title role, Patrica Racette triumphing over an unimaginable challenge.
Much has been said here in Music News about Jim Meredith's Sonos Handbell Ensemble — its tours, and his composition of Misterium, a virtual handbell choir piece, performed by 440 handbell musicians from 28 states and six countries.
The San Francisco Symphony's subscription series opening the 2013-2014 season is well balanced: something new and interesting, something old and well-worn, something rare and tremulous.
