Arts & Entertainment Former New Century Chamber Orchestra Director Reflects On His 18-Year Tenure Parker Monroe started as the executive director of the New Century Chamber Orchestra (NCCO) in 1996, turning a then four-year-old orchestra into one of the most exciting classical ensembles in town. Under Monroe's
Arts & Entertainment SFist Reviews: Peer Gynt And Marnie Breckenridge Two reviews from shows last week, Peer Gynt at the SF Symphony, and a recital by soprano Marnie Breckenridge at the Conservatory. Peer Gynt started off as a collaboration between two 19th century
Arts & Entertainment SFist Tonight, 8/25: Rupa and The April Fishes, 'Tommy,' Clarinetist David Krakauer MUSIC I: SF Jazz presents Rupa & the April Fishes, who will perform their "intoxicating blend of music that echoes with influences of French chanson, Argentinean tango, Gypsy swing, American folk, Latin cumbias,
Arts & Entertainment Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Launches Record Label Speaking of classical music, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra is celebrating their 30th Anniversary in part by starting a record label, Philharmonia Baroque Productions. The Chronicle reports that the company's first release will showcase the
Arts & Entertainment SFist Reviews: Joshua Bell at the SF Symphony SF Symphony guest conductor Fabio Luisi did his best last week to steal the thunder of violin megastar Joshua Bell. He opened the program with a tone poem by Richard Strauss, Don Juan.
