San Francisco

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

Iris Kwok - April 1, 2025

The Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir is set to sing the world premiere of Eric Tuan’s Echoes of Eureka.

Aimée Ts'ao - April 1, 2025

On its West Coast tour, the company presents several premieres and also celebrates the legacy of one of its greatest stars, Judith Jamison.

Andrew Gilbert - April 1, 2025

Carvin’s six-decade career, teaching, recording, and gigging everywhere from Los Angeles to New York, is finally bringing him back to the Bay Area.

Jason Victor Serinus - March 31, 2025

Under the Hungarian composer’s direction, Appl presents a recital in which thoughts of death morph into a celebration of love and creativity.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 25, 2025

Famous for his award-winning Broadway shows, the leading choreographer has also helped make the story ballet cool again.

Tom Jacobs - March 25, 2025

Los Angeles new-music group Wild Up has taken an active role in the Eastman revival, which has proved anything but straightforward.

Steven Winn - March 24, 2025

Mary Shelley’s classic story is duly retold in choreography by Liam Scarlett and music by Lowell Liebermann.

Richard S. Ginell - March 21, 2025

For her new album, Root Progressions, Cheng commissioned six composers to write music that goes beyond genres and idioms.

Steven Winn - March 21, 2025

Tenor Michael John Butler gives a stunning account of Schumann’s Dichterliebe in a program that also features baritone Olivier Zerouali.

Lily O'Brien - March 18, 2025

The Bird of a Thousand Voices is touring the West Coast in a concert version, but a larger staged production waits in the wings.