San Francisco

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

Jim Farber - December 3, 2025

Maxim Derevianko created a documentary on the 2022 production. The film is being screened for Academy Award and Guild members.

Andrew Gilbert - December 2, 2025

The star vocalist’s ability to excel across genres comes from her years as a backup singer.

Tom Jacobs - December 2, 2025

The tenor, who ignores partitions between musical styles, brings Verdi, Sinatra, and Sondheim to LA Opera.

Jason Victor Serinus - December 2, 2025

The co-production received a live recording, which gloriously documents the work.

Charles Burns - November 25, 2025

Based on composer Christopher Stark’s travels in the American West during 2020, Fire Ecologies is surprisingly gentle in its message.

Andrew Gilbert - November 25, 2025

Pianist Edward Simon, bassist Scott Colley, and drummer Brian Blade contributed equally to the evening, performing in tight calibration. 

Janos Gereben - November 25, 2025

Jensen and Lori Huang, the Nvidia CEO and his wife, are new company sponsors.

Rebecca Wishnia - November 25, 2025

What you see is not what you get with Benjamin Britten’s opera, as Hallmark descends into horror.

Lisa Hirsch - November 24, 2025

San Francisco Opera Center’s Adler Fellows show they’re ready to be heard around the world.

Lily O'Brien - November 18, 2025

The whimsical production reimagines the classic tale through illusionary dance techniques.