San Francisco

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

Victoria Looseleaf - October 19, 2019

A full slate of upcoming concerts reveals a flourishing scene for the passionate art form.

Lily O'Brien - October 19, 2019

The jazz virtuoso has an upcoming gig at SFJAZZ. He reveals his wildly eclectic influences.

Michael Zwiebach - October 15, 2019

A trip to the Oakland Symphony tells you a lot about the deep connections of the orchestra to its community.

Janos Gereben - October 15, 2019

Puppet artist Francesca Borgatta’s spooky creations animate the Czech composer’s cantata.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 15, 2019

LA Opera won’t try to replace Domingo, who resigned earlier this month over sexual harassment allegations.

Steven Winn - October 14, 2019

Every detail of performance and staging contributes to making Michael Cavanagh’s reimagined production a feast for the ears and eyes.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 14, 2019

An all-star cast, including Renée Fleming, sings splendidly, but the show skirts many of the issues it raises.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 13, 2019

The in-demand baritone plays himself in a cabaret-style, one-man show in Pasadena.

Andrew Gilbert - October 13, 2019

The venerable pairing of spoken verse and improvised music is blooming with new vigor.

Emily Wilson - October 11, 2019

Michael Cavanagh’s new production looks to find central themes about American society in The Marriage of Figaro and the two other Mozart-Da Ponte operas.