San Francisco

SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 24, 2026

A concert of the Samuel Barber’s opera was recorded live at the Kennedy Center in 2025.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 24, 2026

For his new album, the tenor dives heart first into Hungarian operetta.

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.

Janos Gereben - June 15, 2026

Remembering the acclaimed stage designer who passed away last week.

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.

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.

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.

Jessica Zimmer - June 10, 2026

The production is a first time collaboration between Festival Opera and The San Francisco Early Music Society.

Collin Ziegler - June 9, 2026

Pairing Igor Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale with a new work made for exciting, enlivening theater.

Lily O'Brien - June 9, 2026

Healdsburg Jazz Festival continues to book major musicians, while growing its community connections and outreach.