SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review The Cleveland Residency Reconciles Opposites to Great Effect Charles Burns - June 9, 2026 Allison Loggins-Hull’s latest album is a deeply personal document of her time with the Cleveland Orchestra. Feature Gustavo Dudamel Releases Three Final Recordings with LA Phil Richard S. Ginell - June 9, 2026 Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite are released in various, albeit confusing, listening formats. Review First Recordings, Fresh Territory: Sean Shibe Champions Three British Composers Scott Cmiel - June 9, 2026 On Vesper, Sean Shibe makes a case that the classical guitar is one of contemporary music's most vital frontiers. Review SF Opera’s Elektra is a Shocking, Brilliant Horror Show of an Opera Lisa Hirsch - June 9, 2026 The revival is a devastating triumph powered by Eun Sun Kim and Elena Pankratova. Feature Elena Pankratova Arrives at SF Opera Primed to Inhabit Elektra, One of Opera's Most Punishing Roles Victoria Looseleaf - June 4, 2026 The Russian soprano will make her SFO debut as the vengeful heroine in her 17th production of Strauss’s Elektra. Review Doubt Makes Compelling Drama at Opera Parallèle Lisa Hirsch - June 2, 2026 A superb new chamber version of Douglas Cuomo’s opera is given a terrific production. Review LA Opera Closes Conlon Era With a Dazzling, Tech-Heavy Magic Flute Harlow Robinson - June 2, 2026 The design of Barrie Kosky’s imaginative production brought whimsy to the performances. Music News Opera Parallèle Plans to Keep the Throttle Open in 2026–2027 Michael Zwiebach - June 2, 2026 The contemporary opera company is bringing a diverse slate of work to San Francisco next season. Review Orli Shaham's Café Ludwig Showcases New American Chamber Works Richard S. Ginell - June 2, 2026 Pacific Symphony's beloved Sunday chamber series makes its recorded debut with eight new works. Review A New Album of Latine Music, Anchored by Léon and Ortiz Esteban Meneses - June 1, 2026 Ensemble for These Times surveys nine composers on El Tiempo Latine, with highlights from León, Ortiz, and figgis-vizueta. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page