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2021-07-21 19:49:00
Sigh. San Francisco Opera announced today that their longtime chorus director, Ian Robertson, is retiring at the end of this year. He started with the organization in 1987, which probably makes him the longest-serving person on the music staff. He has outlast four general directors and three music directors: Terence McEwan (1982-1988) Sir John Pritchard (1986-1989) Lotfi Mansouri (1988-2001) Sir Donald Runnicles (1992-2009) Pamela Rosenberg (2001-2005) David Gockley (2006-2016) Nicola Luisotti (2009-2018) During his tenure, Robertson prepared (or will prepare) the chorus for an astonishing 342 productions. There will be concerts in Robertson's honor - conducted by him - later this year: SAN FRANCISCO OPERA CHORUS IN CONCERT: CELEBRATING IAN ROBERTSON Saturday, December 11 at 7:30 pm Sunday, December 12 at 2 pm Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater Diane B. Wilsey Center for Opera Veterans Building (4th floor), 401 Van Ness Avenue, San […]
2020-11-09 18:40:00
San Francisco Symphony Cancels Remainder of Season
Davies Symphony Hall Photo by me Sigh: I figured this was coming. Among other things, SFS canceled the upcoming auditions for principal cello and principal flute. I think you can safely assume that San Francisco Opera is next, although given that their scheduled performances aren't until April and May, they might wait to cancel. In addition, maybe the concert performances by Irene Theorin and Lianna Haroutounian can be done as virtual performances. They're terrific singers and I'd pay to see them. SAN FRANCISCO, CA—The San Francisco Symphony today announces the cancellation of all concerts through June 30, 2021 due to COVID-19. “While it is deeply disappointing to have to cancel the remainder of the planned concerts in our 2020-21 Season, the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 make it clear that this is the best course of action for the Symphony at this time,” says San Francisco Symphony CEO Mark C. […]
2019-06-08 05:36:00
Classical Music News of the Week, June 8, 2019
Festival Mozaic Orchestra SeriesIn the Festival Mozaic Orchestra Series, musicians from the nation's top orchestras and ensembles come together under the dynamic leadership of our music director, Scott Yoo. This year's musicians hail from the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland, Colorado, Jacksonville, Minnesota, and St. Louis, as well as the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and our hometown San Luis Obispo Symphony. Complete 2019 Summer Festival Schedule July 19: FILM: Scarlatti - Man Out of Time (Palm Theater) July 24: Midday Mini-Concert: Susan Cahill Bass Recital (Atascadero) July 24: Notable Encounter Dinner (Halter Ranch Vineyard) July 25: Chamber Series: Opening Night (United Methodist Church) July 26: UnClassical Series: An Evening of Flamenco (Dana Adobe) July 27: Notable Encounter Luncheon (Dallidet Adobe) July 27: Orchestra Series: Baroque in the Vines (Serra Chapel) July 28: Chamber Series: European World Music (Cong. Beth David) July 28: UnClassical Series: Ancient Future (See Canyon Fruit Ranch) […]
2017-09-08 23:19:00
I should have run this last month when San Francisco Renaissance Voice started a series of performances of Hildegard of Bingen's masterpiece, Ordo Virtutem, but...anyway, the last concert is coming up, and here is full info about it.WHO: San Francisco Renaissance Voices (Katherine McKee, Music Director) with guest artists Deepak Ram (bansuri), Diana Rowan (Celtic harp) and Todd Jolly (percussion)WHAT: Hildegard's "Ordo Virtutum"WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, September 17, 4:00 pm - Church of the Advent of Christ the King, 251 Fell Street, San FranciscoWEBSITE: www.SFRVoices.orgTICKETS: $30 general admission, $25 student/senior - at the door 1/2 hour before each concert or on-line at the above website. San Francisco Renaissance Voices (Katherine McKee, Music Director) acclaimed East-Indian infused production ("Hildegard's music rang out anew," ... Los Angeles Times) of "Ordo Virtutum" (The Play of the Virtues) by the medieval mystic nun Hildegard von Bingen kicks off our 14th Season! If you missed our August performances of this […]
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