SF Symphony to Premiere New “Peanuts” Symphonic Selections in A Charlie Brown Christmas—LIVE! Emily Wilson - December 16, 2025 Preview Jon Batiste Turns a Date With the SF Symphony Into a Platform Andrew Gilbert - December 14, 2025 Review SF Classical Voice and Janos Gereben Win Recognition at SF Press Club Awards Michael Zwiebach - December 15, 2025 Music News Latest SF Girls Chorus and New Century Chamber Orchestra Shine in Rare Holiday Collaboration Review For “In Winter’s Glow” the ensembles programmed unusual repertory and blended their sound effectively. A Different Gustavo Takes the Podium at LA Phil Review Spanish conductor Gustavo Gimeno proved he is a good fit for the orchestra. Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra Celebrate 60 Years Music News Verdi's dramatic Requiem will kick off the 2026 season for the 200-plus non-auditioned singers, conducted by Music Director Ming Luke. Mike Rinta May Not Be a Headliner, But He Stands Out Feature The ace trombonist-arranger is ubiquitous on Bay Area bandstands but doesn’t worry about name recognition. Esmé Quartet is Nearly Flawless in Debut Series with SF Performances Review The ensemble-in-residence partnered with Kronos Quartet’s Paul Wiancko for an enriching performance of Schubert’s String Quintet. Handel’s Messiah at Grace Cathedral Is One Christmas Tradition That Is Always New Review In its 26th year, American Bach’s performance of Handel’s beloved oratorio is still fresh and urgent. Women’s Vocal Ensemble Kitka Releases Immersive Album Review Kolo, the latest album from the Oakland-based ensemble, reimagines Eastern European song forms. Dance d. Sabela grimes’s “Obnoxious Love Letter” to Octavia E. Butler December 8, 2025 Why San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker Still Enchants Decades Later December 7, 2025 MOMIX Creates a Brand New Rabbit Hole in Its Dance Production, Alice November 18, 2025 Ballet BC Ignites the Soraya with a Dionysian Triple Bill November 17, 2025 Jazz Mike Rinta May Not Be a Headliner, But He Stands Out December 16, 2025 Jon Batiste Turns a Date With the SF Symphony Into a Platform December 14, 2025 Piano Meets Raga in a Collaboration of Master Musicians December 9, 2025 San Francisco to Get Unique Look at Jon Batiste’s Evolving American Symphony December 9, 2025 Opera A Rediscovered Parsifal is a Wagnerian Holy Grail December 9, 2025 2025 Recording Roundup of Local Artists December 8, 2025 For Tenor Ben Bliss, Abandoning Hollywood Dreams Was a Great Career Move December 2, 2025 Homepage Links Listen to KDFC Facebook Threads Instagram The SFCV Weekly Newsletter Receive the latest news delivered straight to your inbox with a digest of all the latest events, reviews, and hot deals. 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This journal also placed in three award categories. Feature Mike Rinta May Not Be a Headliner, But He Stands Out Andrew Gilbert - December 16, 2025 The ace trombonist-arranger is ubiquitous on Bay Area bandstands but doesn’t worry about name recognition. Turning the Spotlight on Saxophonist Richard Howell December 8, 2025 Esmé Quartet is Nearly Flawless in Debut Series with SF Performances December 15, 2025 The 2025 SFCV Holiday Guide (Bay Area) — Gather and Celebrate November 26, 2025 2025 Recording Roundup of Local Artists December 8, 2025 Features Mike Rinta May Not Be a Headliner, But He Stands Out San Francisco to Get Unique Look at Jon Batiste’s Evolving American Symphony 2025 Recording Roundup of Local Artists Reviews A Different Gustavo Takes the Podium at LA Phil Women’s Vocal Ensemble Kitka Releases Immersive Album Brightwork Debuts New Label With a Mission Statement Music News Berkeley Community Chorus and Orchestra Celebrate 60 Years SF Classical Voice and Janos Gereben Win Recognition at SF Press Club Awards SoCal Music Community Mourns Frank Gehry Artist Spotlights Conductor Alexander Shelley’s Keys to Compelling Music-Making For Tenor Ben Bliss, Abandoning Hollywood Dreams Was a Great Career Move From Musetta to Mimi, Janai Brugger Continues to Shine at LA Opera Previews SF Symphony to Premiere New “Peanuts” Symphonic Selections in A Charlie Brown Christmas—LIVE! Piano Meets Raga in a Collaboration of Master Musicians d. Sabela grimes’s “Obnoxious Love Letter” to Octavia E. Butler Media SF Symphony to Premiere New “Peanuts” Symphonic Selections in A Charlie Brown Christmas—LIVE! San Francisco to Get Unique Look at Jon Batiste’s Evolving American Symphony 2025 Recording Roundup of Local Artists From the Archives Music Makes a Mark at This Year’s Academy Awards Music News The Los Angeles Master Chorale was among the performers at Sunday night’s ceremony. Baritone Benjamin Appl Sings György Kurtág and Franz Schubert Review Under the Hungarian composer’s direction, Appl presents a recital in which thoughts of death morph into a celebration of love and creativity. SF Symphony and SF Conservatory of Music Come Together for Los Angeles Benefit Concert Music News The two institutions and their musicians are joining in a performance to support those affected by the January wildfires. SF Conservatory Students Join With Joshua Bell and Academy of St Martin in the Fields Review The school’s partnership with artist management company Opus 3 has led to intriguing results, like this concert at Davies Symphony Hall.
