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This week in Oakland: ‘Shared Sky: Photos of Our Universe’ exhibit, and a conversation about the Occupy movement
By Marcus Chen
Alonzo King Lines Ballet joins forces with the SF Symphony for a uniquely stunning performance this November.
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Of all the Russian composers, James Gaffigan likes Sergei Prokofiev best: The music makes him feel like he’s observing a painting.“It's all these different emotions and characters that you can relate to, but somehow you're on the outside of it, looking in,” Gaffigan explains. “I love the way he wrote for orchestra and for solo instruments, and I think it's an exciting way for people who don't necessarily know that kind of music to get more interested in the rest of the repertoire because it speaks to people right away.”Gaffigan looks forward to conducting the San Francisco Symphony on November 19th to 21st—and it’s not just because Prokofiev’s Sinfonia concertante is on the program. Conductor James Gaffigan with the SF Symphony(Courtesy of @sfsymphony/@james.gaffigan)With the other two works they’re performing, Claude Debussy’s Prélude à L’Après-midi d’un faune and Aaron Copland’s Suite from Appalachian Spring, Gaffigan will experience something he never
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