San Francisco

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

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.

Aimée Ts'ao - March 18, 2025

The Canadian troupe is set to give its San Francisco debut, sharing its signature mix of hip-hop, classical, and contemporary.

Jim Farber - March 18, 2025

The production is silly fun, but the cast’s singing and James Conlon’s music direction are serious standouts.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 17, 2025

With his latest album and recital program, the young pianist is exploring the inspiration behind the composer’s preludes.

Andrew Gilbert - March 17, 2025

This spring, McBride plays SFJAZZ with a host of collaborators, from the young cats in his band Ursa Major to living legends like Kenny Barron.

Steven Winn - March 16, 2025

The South African artist and a team of collaborators combine surrealism, time travel, and stagecraft in this production at Cal Performances.

Aimée Ts'ao - March 11, 2025

The Bay Area company is staying true to its spirit of collaboration by commissioning new works for its anniversary.

Harlow Robinson - March 10, 2025

On its debut album, Censored Anthems, chamber orchestra Parlando looks at composers working within the restrictions of socialist realism.

Andrew Gilbert - March 10, 2025

Over four nights at SFJAZZ, Younger and her quintet debut sublime original pieces in new arrangements featuring NCCO.