TuneUp Magazine October 2024

Matthew Shilvock: San Francisco Opera continues its second century with a season that demonstrates the potential of opera to connect to the most fundamental aspects of our humanity, whether through works of searing contemporary resonance like The Handmaid’s Tale or profound archetypes like Tristan and Idomeneo. We launch the 102nd season at a time of tremendous creativity in which new audiences are connecting with opera as never before, but also at a challenging time in which the fundamental fiscal model of the arts is being stretched to its limits. We must harness the incredible energy of this moment and keep this amazing opera company moving forward, but at the same time, we must scale ourselves appropriately to our revenues. San Francisco Opera is a place where the leading artists of…

CREDITS: Examining the oeuvre of a world-renowned musician helps to clearly demonstrate how a person’s convictions determine the shape of her artistry. Since a young child, the acclaimed violinist Bernadett has proven that she is an integral part of the magic of music. Sheer talent has intertwined with craft to produce a sweet serenade that loudly plays the sound of her power. It is important to celebrate a career that began in a humble way only to expand with soaring wings that took flight on a remarkable journey. The master musician when on the stage captivates an audience with dazzling displays of talent. Yet, the attraction to her when further evaluated is understood to radiate much more than the sweet tunes coming from her instrument. It is Bernadett the performer…

CREDITS: A fervent dream yoked with a sensational talent coupled with a strong yearning to succeed developed a solid foundation for Zeyoncé Brown, now known as ZEY who anchored her will, faith, and drive to make things happen—from vision to reality. Twenty two-year-old R&B artist and fashion model, ZEY’s childhood dream was to either be a veterinarian since she loved dogs and horses or a model. The stars were aligned and demonstrated to be auspicious since a bright future awaited her—stardom. ZEY currently resides in Milpitas, California, is the youngest of four siblings, and is bi-racial—African American and Filipino. She loves celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. “We always go to church and don’t sleep during Christmas Eve, because we cannot wait to open our gifts.” She smiles. She embraces…

CREDITS Vicel Victoria Pimentel Peralta (“Lysee”) is a Latina singer, songwriter, model, and actress. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on November 30, in 2016 she stood out as a Professional Model and Actress, for large Hollywood movie chains, brands, video clip producers for celebrities, books, soap operas, television programs, etc. Some of his most notable appearances were: Ballers season II with the actors Dwayne Johnson aka “The Rock”, Andy Garcia, Omar Benson miller, John David Washington for HBO. Baywatch with actors Zachary David Alexander Efron, among others, also for Netflix. Betty (la fea) in New York for Telemundo, participated as a model in the video clips of: Pitbull feat Lounchmoney, Flo Rida song “Greenlight”, Alex Sansation feat Yandel, Shaggy, among others, she was also part of the book Sheet…

CREDITS Melissa Sandoval is a Latina recording artist from Miami with a voice that can light up a room and a presence that commands the stage. With over 2 million followers across her social media platforms, Melissa has captured the hearts of fans around the world with her powerful vocals, infectious beats, and vibrant personality. She has toured the country, performing in front of sold-out crowds and wowing audiences with her energetic performances. Recently, Melissa released her debut album, showcasing her unique style. But there’s much more to Melissa than just her music. She is a role model to many young Latinas, using her platform to inspire and uplift others. In this interview, we’ll take a closer look at Melissa’s journey to becoming a rising star in the music industry,…

New York Fashion Week Kicks Off with Spectacular Events New York Fashion Week launched in grand style on September 4th, with two unforgettable events that perfectly captured the heritage and essence of fashion. The first event, held at the iconic Bergdorf Goodman, celebrated our friend, photographer Bill Cunningham, in a setting as elegant as it was intimate. Champagne flowed, and exquisite hors d’oeuvres made their rounds as we honored Cunningham with the release of “The Battle of Versailles: The Fashion Showdown of 1973,” a beautifully curated book by Mark Bozek, published by Rizzoli New York. Featuring rare photos from the iconic 1973 fashion show captured by Cunningham and behind-the-scenes shots by Jean-Luce Huré, the book is a window into one of the most transformative moments in American fashion history. With…