San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - May 12, 2025

The company’s 2026 lineup includes the premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin and the return of Aszure Barton’s Mere Mortals.

Janos Gereben - May 6, 2025

This spring could see major showdowns between musicians and management at both organizations.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 5, 2025

Deutsche Grammophon’s live recording with Eleonora Buratto, Jonathan Tetelman, and Ludovic Tézier is well worth a listen.

Melissa Hudson Bell - May 5, 2025

Premiering at Z Space over the weekend, this highly collaborative new work explores cycles of power and repose, movement and stillness.

Janos Gereben - April 29, 2025

Students in SFCM’s Technology and Applied Composition department were intensively involved in postproduction on four premieres.

Jim Farber - April 29, 2025

This stunning production of composer Osvaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang’s modern classic represents the company at its best.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 24, 2025

Mack is drawing on wells of passion, charisma, and technique to sing roles in Ainadamar at LA Opera and Idomeneo at SF Opera.

Richard S. Ginell - April 22, 2025

Under conductor Jader Bignamini, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra delivers an impressive recording of this endlessly fascinating score.

Aimée Ts'ao - April 22, 2025

The Brazilian dance company brings two works from its rich history to Berkeley and Los Angeles.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 21, 2025

The LA Seen festival reaches its climax with 100 dancers performing rare Graham works, plus a premiere by choreographer Lula Washington.