Features

Lisa Petrie - September 15, 2011

Ruth Asawa, founder of the San Francisco School of the Arts saw the school renamed in her honor on Wednesday.

Jeff Kaliss - September 13, 2011

A unique teaching institution turns out to be presenting one of the Bay Area's most diverse music series dedicated to exploring music from around the globe.

SFCV Staff - September 13, 2011

The San Francisco Opera’s 9/11 commemorative event, Opera in the Park, was extraordinary, and SFCV is honored to have been a part of the day’s activities.

Janos Gereben - September 13, 2011

Operas for Our Time: A for Effort

However ambiguous you may feel about the mix of history, hype, (literal) flag-waving, a huge production effort (including a
Lisa Petrie - September 6, 2011

Lots of arts groups run family days or child-friendly programs and events. Here are five of the most exciting.

Jeff Kaliss - September 6, 2011

A unique collaboration between a Cape Verdean singer and a jazz arranger makes room for a string quartet in a story of cultural exchange.

Janos Gereben - September 6, 2011

Levine Injured, Luisi Steps In, Withdraws from SFS Concerts

James Levine's precarious health suffered a new setback over the weekend, and the Metropolitan Opera music director announced on Tuesday that he is withdrawing from fall performances at the Met.
Steven Winn - September 4, 2011

Bucking nationwide trends, the city by the Bay's premier orchestra worked its way to the top of the symphonic world and improved its financial health, while reaching thousands of new listeners.