SF Symphony Season Opener Had Plenty of Thrills, but Too Little Depth Steven Winn - September 20, 2026 Review At Monterey Jazz Festival, Ambrose Akinmusire Continues to Reinvent the Wheel Andrew Gilbert - September 22, 2026 Feature Agreement Reached in SF Opera Orchestra Strike Michael Zwiebach - September 18, 2026 Music News Latest SF Symphony’s Elim Chan Adds Concerts to Her Schedule Music News The incoming music director announces two new weeks of concerts with the San Francisco Symphony; Herbert Blomstedt bows out. Anime Fans Come Out in Droves for “My Hero Academia In Concert” Review In celebration of the TV show’s 10th anniversary, Yūki Hayashi’s electrifying score took center stage at the Golden Gate Theatre. Erik Hall is a Sonic Alchemist at 2220 Arts + Archives Review The humble pianist brought his virtuosity to the Rhodes keyboard, wowing the audience. San Francisco Symphony Appoints Manfred Honeck to New Festival Director Position Music News The orchestra created the festival for the 68-year-old conductor, initially for five years. Left Coast Chamber Ensemble Unveils a Trove of Charming New Music Review The group featured its composition contest winner and several other new voices in a strongly programmed concert. The Alaya Project Hears Funk in Carnatic Rhythm Feature The Indo-jazz-funk trio brings Carnatic rhythm, ragas, and groove to SFJAZZ’s Joe Henderson Lab on Sept. 26 and 27. Ballets Jazz Montréal Takes One Last Walk With Leonard Cohen Preview After 109 cities and 18 countries, BJM’s Leonard Cohen tribute plays Irvine and Palm Desert before taking its final bow. Dance Ballets Jazz Montréal Takes One Last Walk With Leonard Cohen September 21, 2026 ODC’s State of Play Festival Debuts Experimental Works August 31, 2026 At The Soiled Dove, Joan Baez Is a Show Within a Show August 18, 2026 Wallace Foundation Provides Boost for Small Minority Art Groups August 11, 2026 Jazz At Monterey Jazz Festival, Ambrose Akinmusire Continues to Reinvent the Wheel September 22, 2026 The Alaya Project Hears Funk in Carnatic Rhythm September 21, 2026 Christian McBride and Friends Celebrate Ray Brown and the Art of “Forward Motion” September 15, 2026 Gen Z Jazz Vocal Star Samara Joy Favors Deep Cuts in SF Symphony Debut September 10, 2026 Opera Agreement Reached in SF Opera Orchestra Strike September 18, 2026 13 Bay Area Opera Companies Unite for “Opera Day in the Bay” September 15, 2026 With Don Giovanni, Opera San José Completes the Mozart-Da Ponte Trilogy September 15, 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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Feature The Alaya Project Hears Funk in Carnatic Rhythm Emily Wilson - September 21, 2026 The Indo-jazz-funk trio brings Carnatic rhythm, ragas, and groove to SFJAZZ’s Joe Henderson Lab on Sept. 26 and 27. A Berkeley Club Founded to Save the Hills Now Fills Them With Music September 14, 2026 35 Seasons Later, South Bay Music Maven Barbara Day Turner Is Celebrated on Her Retirement September 21, 2026 Ballets Jazz Montréal Takes One Last Walk With Leonard Cohen September 21, 2026 San Francisco Opera Orchestra May Strike on Opening Night, Pending Negotiations September 1, 2026 Features At Monterey Jazz Festival, Ambrose Akinmusire Continues to Reinvent the Wheel The Alaya Project Hears Funk in Carnatic Rhythm At 98, Thea Musgrave Gets Her San Francisco Mainstage Debut Reviews Left Coast Chamber Ensemble Unveils a Trove of Charming New Music Erik Hall is a Sonic Alchemist at 2220 Arts + Archives Anime Fans Come Out in Droves for “My Hero Academia In Concert” Music News SF Symphony’s Elim Chan Adds Concerts to Her Schedule 35 Seasons Later, South Bay Music Maven Barbara Day Turner Is Celebrated on Her Retirement San Francisco Symphony Appoints Manfred Honeck to New Festival Director Position Artist Spotlights David Afkham: "We Are All Connected Through Music" Eleonora Buratto Brings a Daughter’s Heart to Simon Boccanegra Jon Batiste Is This Generation’s Black Mozart Previews Ballets Jazz Montréal Takes One Last Walk With Leonard Cohen A Living Portrait of an Ancient Land, Basque Music Comes to the Presidio A Berkeley Club Founded to Save the Hills Now Fills Them With Music Media Anime Fans Come Out in Droves for “My Hero Academia In Concert” Missy Mazzoli's Breaking the Waves is Mesmerizing and Emotionally Devastating Jon Batiste Is This Generation’s Black Mozart From the Archives 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. Samuel Adams' Music Resonates at Other Minds Festival Review Conor Hanick brings nuanced interpretation to the composer’s music. San Jose Jazz’s Summer Fest Doubles Down With Theo Croker Feature The acclaimed trumpeter is set to be the festival’s first-ever artist-in-residence. Continued Illness Forces Michael Tilson Thomas to End Conducting Career Music News The San Francisco Symphony’s music director laureate says that his brain tumor has returned.
