San Francisco

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

Janice Berman - April 27, 2020

Our dance critic shares a bevy of great movies to set your spirits dancing.

Richard S. Ginell - April 24, 2020

The composer’s latest is a choral memoir of life in a Soho loft.

Andrew Gilbert - April 23, 2020

A veteran of Oakland’s black music scene tackles pandemic issues in a remarkable new album created in quarantine.

Lou Fancher - April 18, 2020

The jazz chanteuse shares her humor, insights into her new recording, and stories from a lifetime of making music.

Janos Gereben - April 17, 2020

The resplendent 2011 production is available online for free through May 18.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 17, 2020

The London Symphony Orchestra and Heath Quartet provide supple support on a new CD from Decca.

Steven Winn - April 17, 2020

The latest disc features intriguing cello concertos by Antonin Reicha and Bernhard Romberg, plus sprightly dances from Josef von Eybler.

Peter Feher - April 14, 2020

Stream “Living Room Recitals,” a 2019 performance of La bohème, and more.

Janos Gereben - April 14, 2020

Fate of this summer’s Merola Opera Program is still up in the air.

Richard S. Ginell - April 13, 2020

Spooky twilight music dominates the fearless keyboard wizard’s latest release.