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
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
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
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 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
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
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
The San Francisco Bay Area has long been intrigued by cults of any and all kinds, so it should come as small surprise that the … Read more
As many of our readers know, ferries played a major role in much of classical literature and and tales of mythic journeys. The River Styx, … Read more
San Francisco Playhouse is staging “The Effect” through April 28. We saw it. We liked it. So did Bay Area critics. Written by Lucy Prebble … Read more
