San Francisco

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

Jason Victor Serinus - July 20, 2020

English songs of longing and loss find a perfect voice in the gifted tenor on this new disc.

Janos Gereben - July 14, 2020

The show has gone on through great quakes, depressions, and wartime, but COVID-19 presents a confounding set of new challenges.

Lily O'Brien - July 13, 2020

For these performers, sheltering-in-place has provided an opportunity to explore new musical avenues.

Lou Fancher - July 13, 2020

The resilient choreographer remains active, creative, and collaborative, whatever the challenges.

Steven Winn - July 13, 2020

The Lorelei Ensemble sings Lang’s updated setting of the Tristan and Isolde story with elegance and conviction.

Tamzin Elliott - July 13, 2020

The composer melds voices, cello, and electronics in works based on texts from three poets.

Richard S. Ginell - July 13, 2020

Three young Russian piano stars perform recently discovered pieces in a joint recital.

Michael Zwiebach - July 7, 2020

The tiny opera company has another wildly entertaining opera up its sleeve. Until then, it invites you behind the scenes in a series of Zoom chats.

Andrew Gilbert - July 7, 2020

Our jazz critic shares his choice of recent local releases that provide musical balm for troubled times.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 6, 2020

Heading a fine cast, McGegan leads an all-out, theatrical, and musically detailed performance of Handel’s oratorio.