San Francisco

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

Jeff Kaliss - July 30, 2018

Fela Kuti’s son extends his father’s legacy, while creating his own.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - July 30, 2018

Delightful productions of Orfeo ed Euridice and Rossini’s La Cenerentola are staged on consecutive evenings.

Lily O'Brien - July 27, 2018

A new opera, based on historical records, brings the life of the exotic dancer to the West Edge Opera stage.

Janos Gereben - July 27, 2018

An ambitious premiere from a new Bay Area arts organization is slated for next month.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - July 23, 2018

Merola’s burgeoning young professionals give Mozart’s seldom-heard Il re pastore a worthwhile hearing.

Tysen Dauer - July 23, 2018

Despite some rough edges, a concert of Glass’s solo piano music is intellectually and musically engaging.

Lisa Houston - July 23, 2018

Precision, preparation, and a wide set of interests and activities help make Fabiano’s performances so individual and compelling.

Allan Kozinn - July 20, 2018

In the latest recordings from Robert Honstein and Rob Schwimmer, the soloist is the whole story, while Simone Dinnerstein and A Far Cry take on Philip Glass's Piano Concerto No. 3.

Michael Zwiebach - July 17, 2018

The orchestra issues a live recording of Le temple de la gloire. The band mixes roots music with classical training.

Jim Farber - July 17, 2018

Hollywood Bowl resounds with Verdi's gut-wrenching opera.