San Francisco

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

Lou Fancher - February 10, 2020

The collaborative, multidisciplinary work melds cutting-edge digital technology with human movement in real time.

Catriona Barr - February 6, 2020

Clerestory uses the anniversary of the 19th Amendment to sing a concert of music by female composers.

Janos Gereben - February 6, 2020

The gift is one of the largest individual donations ever to an American opera company.

Michael Zwiebach - February 4, 2020

Invigorating ideas of what opera might be were on display at the fourth WEO Snapshot Festival.

Emily Wilson - February 4, 2020

As head of a new SFO department tackling diversity and inclusion issues, Mc Neal helps administrators recognize and confront their own biases.

Andrew Gilbert - February 4, 2020

He’s only 21, but the New York–based jazz pianist showed serious artistry in a set at the Black Cat.

Janos Gereben - February 4, 2020

The big change to the summer lineup: Eun Sun Kim will conduct Ernani.

Jeff Kaliss - February 3, 2020

The jazz pianist and composer curates Cal Performances’ Jazz Platform series.

Jim Farber - February 3, 2020

Matthew Aucoin more than fulfills his promise as LAO’s first composer-in-residence.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 3, 2020

Are there parallels today with Germany and its vibrant cultural scene during the period between WWI and the rise of Nazism?