SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Preview “It’s Not a Dead Art Form”: SF Tap Festival Returns Shiriel King Abramson - May 12, 2026 Now in its fourth year, Melissa Tannus’s festival brings nine teachers and a weekend of classes, jams, and performances to S.F. Review LA Opera’s Noah’s Flood Makes a Welcome Return Jim Farber - May 12, 2026 Departing Music Director James Conlon presided over the whimsical production of Benjamin Britten’s opera at the cathedral. Feature Earth, Wind & Fire Meets the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Andrew Gilbert - May 5, 2026 Maurice White’s long-lost concerto and orchestral arrangements of his hits anchor a tribute concert 23 years in the making. Preview Dancing With Bob: Rauschenberg’s Choreographic Life Returns to the Stage Victoria Looseleaf - May 5, 2026 The Wallis hosts a program reviving Rauschenberg’s collaborations with Trisha Brown and Merce Cunningham, marking the artist’s centennial. Review Renée Fleming Turns Cal Performances Recital into an Intimate Master Class Michael Zwiebach - May 5, 2026 Charged with emotion, the soprano gave a glimpse of her upcoming album, “The Fiddle and the Drum,” at Zellerbach Hall last Sunday. Review Mere Mortals at SF Ballet: Absorbing Interrogation of A.I. Leaves More Questions Than Answers Shiriel King Abramson - April 28, 2026 Greek myth, contemporary electronica, and video combine in Aszure Barton’s visionary ballet. Feature Silent Cinema, and Its Music, Returns to the Castro Lisa Hirsch - April 28, 2026 Four accompanists reflect on improvising, composing, and the unlikely paths that led them to scoring silent films. Music News Cal Performances Gears Up for Its 120th Season Janos Gereben - April 28, 2026 The 2026-2027 season, announced on April 28, includes birthday celebrations for Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and John Adams. Review Future Forward by Smuin Contemporary Ballet Finds Its Wings Shiriel King Abramson - April 28, 2026 The program features two world premieres with compelling themes and a tribute to founder Michael Smuin. Review At LA Opera Gala, James Conlon’s Farewell is a Retirement in Name Only Harlow Robinson - April 27, 2026 The outgoing music director gave a strong performance at the black-tie gala held in his honor. Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page