Martin West

Review: MANON at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - Jan 27, 2025

The chance to see a classic full-length ballet for the first time is always a rare and welcome opportunity, so it’s especially exciting that San Francisco Ballet is kicking off its 2025 Repertory Season with Kenneth McMillan’s Manon, choreographed in 1974 and subsequently performed all over the world, but never before in San Francisco.

Zac Posen Will Create Costumes For the San Francisco Ballet
by Michael Major - Jan 16, 2025

Famed fashion designer Zac Posen will design costumes for the San Francisco Ballet. The Gap executive vice president and creative director will design for Christopher Wheeldon’s “Within the Golden Hour.”

Composer Lowell Liebermann to Launch New Season Of THORNWILLOW CONCERTS AT CALVARY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

Lowell Liebermann will open the new season of THORNWILLOW CONCERTS AT CALVARY, featuring a program that highlights his compositions and contributions to contemporary music. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

San Francisco Ballet Brings Iconic SWAN LAKE To Madrid's Teatro Real
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

San Francisco Ballet has announced the principal casting for SWAN LAKE at Madrid's Teatro Real from October 15-22, featuring performances by renowned dancers.

Cellist John-Henry Crawford to Release New Album Of Dvořák & Tchaikovsky With San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Cellist John-Henry Crawford has released a new album featuring works by Dvořák and Tchaikovsky, performed with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Martin West.

See Composer/Pianist Lowell Liebermann & Flutist Brandon Patrick George In Recital in Newburgh, NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

Join renowned composer/pianist Lowell Liebermann and GRAMMY-winning flutist Brandon Patrick George for a recital featuring Liebermann's works for flute in Newburgh, NY. Learn where and when you can see the performance!

San Francisco Ballet Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

San Francisco Ballet has announced its 2024–2025 season that showcases works in contemporary and classical ballet, cross-disciplinary creative partnerships in fashion, music, and visual art, and company premieres of works not often staged in the U.S. Learn more about the lineup here!

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - Mar 14, 2024

What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews the delightful production running through March 23rd at the War Memorial Opera House.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Will Premiere Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by the charismatic Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki, will perform the world premiere of GRAMMY Award-nominated American composer Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 on March 21, 2024 at Symphony Center.

Australian Premiere of SHERLOCK HOLMES - THE LAST ACT Opens Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Fringe Management LLC and Adelaide’s Joanne Hartstone will present the Australian premiere season of the acclaimed UK production, Sherlock Holmes – The Last Act from 17 February to 17 March for ten (weekend) performances only at Studio 166 at Goodwood Theatre and Studios.

Review: NUTCRACKER at San Francisco Ballet Casts an Enchanting Spell for the Holidays
by Jim Munson - Dec 18, 2023

What did our critic think of NUTCRACKER at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's magical production of the Tchaikovsky perennial running through December 30th at the War Memorial Opera House

Distinguished Composer Lowell Liebermann To Curate 'Thornwillow Concerts At Calvary' In Newburgh
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023

Distinguished Composer Lowell Liebermann curates Thornwillow Concerts At Calvary in Newburgh, NY. GRAMMY-Award winning organist Paul Jacobs performs on the newly restored historic Skinner Pipe Organ at Calvary Presbyterian Church on November 4, 2023.

San Francisco Ballet and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Reveal First Two Recipients of Denis de Coteau Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

San Francisco Ballet and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) have selected the first two students for the new Denis de Coteau Fellowship for the 2023-2024 school year.

Crypt Sessions to Present US Premiere Of Lowell Liebermann's Acclaimed Frankenstein Suite For Piano in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023

Piano version of Lowell Liebermann's Frankenstein Suite will be premiered in the US on October 10, 2023. The performance will take place at the Crypt Chapel in New York City. Full program and ticket information available.

Two Works By Composer Lowell Liebermann To Be Performed by The Kazakh State Symphony At Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023

The Kazakh State Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Andreas Delfs, will make its American debut at Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall on October 9, 2023 at 8 p.m. EDT. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Organist Paul Jacobs To Premiere Liebermann's ORGAN CONCERTO With Jacksonville Symphony in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023

GRAMMY Award-winning American organist Paul Jacobs will open the Jacksonville Symphony season with a world premiere of distinguished American composer Lowell Liebermann' s Organ Concerto under the baton of music director Courtney Lewis.

San Francisco Ballet Reveals Company Roster for 2023�"24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023

San Francisco Ballet has announced the appointment of eight new corps de ballet members and new and returning character artists.

San Francisco Ballet Reveals Lineup For the First Season Under The Direction Of Tamara Rojo
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

San Francisco Ballet (SF Ballet) has announced its 2024 season filled with premieres, company firsts, and works rarely seen in the United States. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Premieres, Rare Works & More Set for San Francisco Ballet 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2023

San Francisco Ballet has announced its 2024 season filled with premieres, company firsts, and works rarely seen in the United States.

Ballet Sun Valley Announces Program Details For Dutch National Ballet's Performances At The Sun Valley Pavilion
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2023

Ballet Sun Valley has announced the program details forDutch National Ballet's (DNB) performances on July 1st and 2nd in the spectacular Sun Valley Pavilion.