Being reasonably disconnected, I was unaware that Chris Noth was Mr. Big until he walked on stage – so his very presence would have been treat enough.
Stories continue to be told about the 1913 opening of Stravinky’s Le Sacred du Printemp (The …
“Cinematic” was the first word to come to mind from the very first orchestra opening notes and the unusually quick curtain rise.
This production of Die Walküre was quite unlike anything I’ve ever seen – including the SF Opera’s production of the Ring two decades ago. This was full of surprises.
Bernstein used every muscle to bring the music home to her young audience. Maestro Michael seemed contained in comparison.
Pink Martini is about as close to heaven as you can get on this side of the celestial divide.
New Century Chamber Orchestra’s Sea to Shining Sea was a special treat.
Samuel Barber’s 1836 Adagio for …
If you’re really lucky, you’ll stumble upon something so completely astounding, you’ll be amazed that you’d …
Like a fine mature wine, Te Kanawa’s voice took time to open up – but …
First, some quotes about jealousy:
“Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can …
For Mozart’s birthday the SF Symphony featured Michael Tilson Thomas, the symphony’s music director, playing and …
Last night I attended SF Symphony’s Choral Christmas Spectacular. I was especially looking forward …
Last night I attended a concert by the San Francisco Symphony that was billed as “Beethoven’s …
On Saturday November 21 I had the good fortune to take in SF Opera’s production of …
