San Francisco

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

Charles Burns - June 9, 2026

Allison Loggins-Hull’s latest album is a deeply personal document of her time with the Cleveland Orchestra.

Richard S. Ginell - June 9, 2026

Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite are released in various, albeit confusing, listening formats.

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.

Lisa Hirsch - June 9, 2026

The revival is a devastating triumph powered by Eun Sun Kim and Elena Pankratova.

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.

Lisa Hirsch - June 2, 2026

A superb new chamber version of Douglas Cuomo’s opera is given a terrific production.

Harlow Robinson - June 2, 2026

The design of Barrie Kosky’s imaginative production brought whimsy to the performances.

Michael Zwiebach - June 2, 2026

The contemporary opera company is bringing a diverse slate of work to San Francisco next season.

Richard S. Ginell - June 2, 2026

Pacific Symphony's beloved Sunday chamber series makes its recorded debut with eight new works.

Esteban Meneses - June 1, 2026

Ensemble for These Times surveys nine composers on El Tiempo Latine, with highlights from León, Ortiz, and figgis-vizueta.