San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - June 16, 2020

Don’t expect any live opera in San Francisco until 2021.

Andrew Gilbert - June 15, 2020

Leading Bay Area jazz artists respond to the current moment in the Black Lives Matter movement.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 15, 2020

Soprano Anna Prohaska and pianist Julius Drake make devilishly great music inspired by the Adam and Eve myth.

Tysen Dauer - June 15, 2020

Fans and scholars will appreciate this premiere recording of a long-lost composition from the composer’s early days.

Richard S. Ginell - June 15, 2020

Three single-movement sonatas highlight the pianist’s formidable range on a sparkling new recording.

Michael Zwiebach - June 9, 2020

Alvin Ailey dancer Hope Boykin will lead a Zoom class later this month.

Janos Gereben - June 9, 2020

The opera singer, who called the Bay Area home, died last month at the age of 92.

Jeff Kaliss - June 9, 2020

Thanks to an innovative grant, 57 artist/teachers have had projects funded during the lockdown.

Lou Fancher - June 8, 2020

The Grammy-winning East Bay artist shares his insights on staying focused and creative in turbulent times.

Annelies Zijderveld - June 8, 2020

Great stories about opera singers who are cooking while sheltering — with recipes!