San Francisco

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

Jessica Zimmer - July 28, 2026

Armed with new insights, a director, conductor, and soprano return to a work they performed together 13 years ago.

Jens Ibsen - July 28, 2026

A Berkeley program ties Mozart's Parisian era to Enlightenment ideals, always sounds fresh, and never overstays its welcome.

Nicholas Jones - July 28, 2026

Veering between comedy and heartbreak, the opera made a rare Bay Area appearance in Pocket’s well-done production.

Jeff Kaliss - July 28, 2026

Nearly four decades in, the Young People's Chorus draws top composers — and the kids deliver.

Richard S. Ginell - July 28, 2026

The Holy Liftoff is a warm, welcoming installment of Chase's Density 2036 project.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 27, 2026

The vocalist’s debut album offers “messages of hope, love, and resilience.”

Michael Zwiebach - July 27, 2026

Peter Whelan’s debut as Philharmonia Baroque’s music director is a smashing success thanks to a brilliant cast and orchestra.

Michael Zwiebach - July 21, 2026

The world premiere of Jake Heggie’s comic opera about the legendary 1976 blind tasting is a hometown victory.

Tom Jacobs - July 20, 2026

Not even a Pulitzer keeps the composer from rewriting Silent Night before it returns to the Met.

Tamzin Elliott - July 20, 2026

Grief, defiance, and humor honor trans lives in full classical splendor.