David Gockley Given Opera Medal in Moving “Post-Ring” Ceremony
Considered a risk-taking innovator in American opera, David Gockley served as general director of San Francisco Opera from January 2006 until his retirement in July … Read more
Capathia Jenkins Stars in SFS Tribute to Gershwin
The legendary American composer, George Gershwin, gets his due on Tuesday, July 3 at Davies Symphony Hall when the San Francisco Symphony stages its “Salute … Read more
Jack London Would Have Cherished These Books
While most Cultural Currents readers have at least a passing knowledge of literary legend Jack London, few probably know much about his wife and soul mate, … Read more
San Francisco Opera and Symphony Stage Masterpieces This June
Working behind the scenes at San Francisco Opera’s Ring and San Francisco Symphony’s semi-staged performances of Mussorgsky’s opera, Boris Godunov, are two remarkable artists who … Read more
Lee Bruno Holds Forth on “Misfits, Merchants & Mayhem”
As Bay Crossings’ readers know, a terrific new book was recently published containing “Tales from San Francisco’s Historic Waterfront, 1849–1934.” Since then, Misfits, Merchants & … Read more
Feeling “Buggy?” Get Out to See “An Entomologist’s Love Story”
The world premiere of “An Entomologist’s Love Story” is now being staged at the legendary San Francisco Playhouse. Written by Melissa Ross, this effort is … Read more
Gautier Capuçon performs Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto with SFS
Bringing his widely-recognized passion and animated execution, Gautier Capuçon performs Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto, led by acclaimed conductor Stéphane Denève. Respighi’s Pines of Rome closes this program … Read more
Ray Chen Joins San Francisco Symphony For Dynamic Night of Brahms
Ray Chen is taking on Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D major this week, joining SFS in high art and high fashion Chen cuts a dashing figure in his … Read more
All Aboard for the Return of the Ring (Cycle)
As Cultural Currents readers know the last time the San Francisco Opera staged the Three Cycles of the Ring was seven years ago. But the Bay Area’s infatuation with the Richard … Read more
SFJAZZ Collective Issues New Live Recordings
When does a cult become a “collective”? That’s up for discussion at our next clambake, but meanwhile, consider the SFJAZZ Collective and give their new … Read more