SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review National Symphony Orchestra’s Vanessa Captures a Landmark American Opera at Full Force Jason Victor Serinus - June 24, 2026 A concert of the Samuel Barber’s opera was recorded live at the Kennedy Center in 2025. Review Jonas Kaufmann Goes Hungarian in Magische Töne Jason Victor Serinus - June 24, 2026 For his new album, the tenor dives heart first into Hungarian operetta. Review My Brother’s Keeper Showcases the “Mutual Love and Support” of Black Men Jason Victor Serinus - June 21, 2026 On the live album, six vocalists sing works by Black composers — including Margaret Bonds, Jorell Williams, and Lead Belly — brilliantly. Music News Treasured Memories of David Hockney at SF Opera Janos Gereben - June 15, 2026 Remembering the acclaimed stage designer who passed away last week. Feature Celebrating Carlisle Floyd, Father of American Opera, at 100 Katelyn Simone - June 14, 2026 The visionary composer and mentor passed away in 2021 at age 95. Carnegie Hall celebrates the 100th anniversary of his birth. Review Sondra Radvanovsky Steps into the Shoes of Puccini’s Heroines, Live in Chicago Jason Victor Serinus - June 13, 2026 The soprano debuted the title role in Susannah at Lyric Opera of Chicago. She returned to perform and record an all-Puccini recital. Review A Mahler Fifth From the Mountains With Sir Donald Runnicles is Immortalized Richard S. Ginell - June 12, 2026 A new recording with Donald Runnicles from the Grand Teton Music Festival lands between Viennese warmth and Bernsteinian angst. Preview Handel’s Alcina Enchants in a Thoroughly Baroque Style Jessica Zimmer - June 10, 2026 The production is a first time collaboration between Festival Opera and The San Francisco Early Music Society. Review Left Coast Chamber Ensemble’s Unsettling and Sharp Operatic Double Bill Collin Ziegler - June 9, 2026 Pairing Igor Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale with a new work made for exciting, enlivening theater. Feature Healdsburg Jazz Festival Deepens Its Roots While Looking Outward Lily O'Brien - June 9, 2026 Healdsburg Jazz Festival continues to book major musicians, while growing its community connections and outreach. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page