San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - November 10, 2020

Look for premieres from Anne Hegi, Danny Clay, Joel Chapman, and Pamela Z.

Paul Kotapish - November 10, 2020

SF Opera offers lavish production costumes to the public via an online sale Nov. 13–15.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 10, 2020

The soprano’s beguiling debut CD mixes repertory and is accompanied by an eclectic combo of first-rate musicians.

Annelies Zijderveld - November 9, 2020

Three local vineyards suggest flights of their finest to go along with opera selections sung by local luminaries.

Richard S. Ginell - November 9, 2020

The JACK Quartet roams the sonic outback on two meditative quartets from the Alaskan composer.

Michael Zwiebach - November 4, 2020

The 50-year-old organization establishes a new honor for pathbreaking American contributions to the art form.

Janos Gereben - November 4, 2020

Suzanne Turley’s contributions to San Francisco’s cultural life were immeasurable.

Andrew Gilbert - November 3, 2020

SFSU professor Hafez Modirzadeh proposes a fresh, far-ranging agenda for the school’s music curriculum.

Richard S. Ginell - November 3, 2020

The saxophonist/composer’s jazzy soundscape for the Michelle Obama documentary gets a full-blooded rendition that benefits from the orchestral treatment.

Steven Winn - November 2, 2020

The youthful pair give robust, fully committed readings of sonatas from Rachmaninoff and Barber.