San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - January 4, 2021

Baritone Quinn Kelsey headlines a performance that combines opera and local culture.

Peter Feher - December 22, 2020

If grand opera won’t fly in the pandemic, these smaller productions will.

Paul Kotapish - December 22, 2020

Dust-to-Digital label issues the “B Sides” from the early 78s that comprised the original collection.

Lisa Houston - December 21, 2020

Hot off her success in Porgy and Bess and a nonstop run of gigs, the feted singer reflects on an artist’s life in the mandated slow lane.

Andrew Gilbert - December 19, 2020

Flipping through the unused pages of the Great American Songbook, a duo mines gold.

Joe Cadagin - December 19, 2020

A new recording reveals the composer’s intriguing mesh of ideas, influences, and techniques.

Richard S. Ginell - December 19, 2020

Is the pianist’s latest recording the end of an era?

Peter Feher - December 15, 2020

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year.

Paul Kotapish - December 15, 2020

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year.

Lou Fancher - December 14, 2020

We chat with the tireless vocalist about her television special, life during lockdown, and her illustrious career.