San Francisco

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

Victoria Looseleaf - November 23, 2019

The enterprising company looks to a famed innovator to guide its 2021 season.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 22, 2019

The soprano talks about her special relationship with SFO, her title role in Hansel and Gretel, and the future of opera.

Annelies Zijderveld - November 19, 2019

Lucas Meachem and Andrew Truett have food rules that fuel their singing.

Allan Kozinn - November 19, 2019

The polyglot nature of modern composition means that style is no longer polemics, and women composers can make the music they need to.

Ben Kutner - November 19, 2019

New Opera West presents five “pop-up” operas.

Andrew Gilbert - November 18, 2019

The brilliant vocalist channels the best of the past while keeping her focus resolutely on the future.

Jim Farber - November 18, 2019

LA Opera’s latest wakes up an audience in the wake of #MeToo.

Janos Gereben - November 18, 2019

The big fairy-tale opera is perfect family fare for the holiday season.

Lou Fancher - November 15, 2019

The intrepid revivalist opera company takes on Domenico Freschi’s 1680 comedy featuring a forward-leaning heroine.

Lou Fancher - November 15, 2019

Founder Micaya talks about the bounty of styles and messages coming from around the world Nov. 22–24.