With the LA Phil, Cate Blanchett Takes a Stand Against Tyranny Richard S. Ginell - February 18, 2026 Review Opera San José Unmasks the Violence in Cav and Pag Lisa Hirsch - February 18, 2026 Review Violinist Jennifer Koh Champions New Music and Emerging Artists Emily Wilson - February 18, 2026 Artist Spotlight Latest One Last Ride with the Amazing Assad Brothers Feature A farewell tour brings the classical guitar duo and their exciting program to locations across California at the end of the month. Pianist Zee Zee to Reimagine Liszt and Ravel at Stanford Live Preview The rising star speaks to a new generation, interpreting music through the lens of her own experience. Balanchine Ups and Downs at SF Ballet Review The company’s programming is tone-deaf to the moment, while the dancers shine. SF Ballet Orchestra Marks Its Golden Jubilee With Concerts and New Works Review The orchestra will perform works by its own composition competition finalists on Feb. 26 at the SF Conservatory of Music, free of charge. An Unconventional Valentine From Voices of Music Review The group offered a light but musically satisfying concert, backed by impressive musicianship and a little nerding out. Compagnie Hervé Koubi Wants to Spark Hope for Brighter Days Preview The French-Algerian contemporary dance company’s “Sol Invictus” is set to take the stage in L.A. Feb. 19–21. A Room in Reverence: Pianist Sarah Cahill Gives Grief the Spotlight Review Cahill organized her recital around Jawaharlal Nehru’s quote, “The light has gone out, I said, and yet I was wrong. Dance Balanchine Ups and Downs at SF Ballet February 18, 2026 SF Ballet Orchestra Marks Its Golden Jubilee With Concerts and New Works February 18, 2026 Compagnie Hervé Koubi Wants to Spark Hope for Brighter Days February 17, 2026 SF Ballet’s Eugene Onegin Cuts Deep January 27, 2026 Jazz One Last Ride with the Amazing Assad Brothers February 18, 2026 Regina Carter's New Phase: Teacher, Instrumentalist, Doula February 10, 2026 Celebrating the Legacy of Jazz Legend, Melba Liston February 10, 2026 Gerald Clayton Honors Ellington’s Sacred Concerts — But Not by Recreating Them February 3, 2026 Opera Opera San José Unmasks the Violence in Cav and Pag February 18, 2026 Davóne Tines’s “What Is Your Hand in This” is a Call for Compassion February 10, 2026 In Emily – No Prisoner Be, Joyce DiDonato Gives Emily Dickinson a Living Voice February 9, 2026 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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Harris fashioned a new script for Beethoven’s Egmont, which the actress delivered powerfully. Review Balanchine Ups and Downs at SF Ballet Steven Winn - February 18, 2026 The company’s programming is tone-deaf to the moment, while the dancers shine. SF Ballet Orchestra Marks Its Golden Jubilee With Concerts and New Works February 18, 2026 Violinist Jennifer Koh Champions New Music and Emerging Artists February 18, 2026 One Last Ride with the Amazing Assad Brothers February 18, 2026 Opera San José Unmasks the Violence in Cav and Pag February 18, 2026 Features One Last Ride with the Amazing Assad Brothers Celebrating the Legacy of Jazz Legend, Melba Liston Jim Kweskin: Six Decades and Still on the Jug Reviews Balanchine Ups and Downs at SF Ballet Opera San José Unmasks the Violence in Cav and Pag Isidore Quartet Graces the Longest-Running Chamber Series in the U.S. Music News Pacific Symphony Plans Eventful 2026-2027 Philharmonic Society’s 2026–2027 Season Promises an Exciting Blend of Tradition and Futurism California Symphony Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary With an Ambitious Season Artist Spotlights Violinist Jennifer Koh Champions New Music and Emerging Artists Regina Carter's New Phase: Teacher, Instrumentalist, Doula Davóne Tines Confronts America’s Contradictions Previews Pianist Zee Zee to Reimagine Liszt and Ravel at Stanford Live Compagnie Hervé Koubi Wants to Spark Hope for Brighter Days A “Warped Love Story:” Salieri Rivals Mozart in Amadeus at Pasadena Playhouse Media Jake Heggie's Intelligence Wins Grammy for Best Opera Recording Quatuor Ébene and Belcea Quartet Bring String Octets to Crystalline Life Meklit Extends Her Reach with A Piece of Infinity From the Archives At SFJAZZ, Saxophonist Howard Wiley Shares Love for the Golden State Review Concluding his two-season stint as a resident artistic director, Wiley brings the Bay Area music scene together in an all-embracing evening. Music in the Vineyards Brings Diverse Talent and Creative Programming to Napa Valley Preview The chamber music festival’s month-long 2025 season highlights a variety of ensembles with a focus on local engagement. ODC’s State of Play Stages Dance as Political Resistance Review Five risk-taking dancer/ choreographers showcase works that grapple with personal suffering and political injustice. Composer David Lang on Art as a Space for Reflection Artist Spotlight In a new work for Stanford Live, Bang on a Can All-Stars, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Lang probes the limits of music and nature.
