San Francisco

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

Andrew Gilbert - October 2, 2018

The influential critic’s new tome offers a glimpse of the forces shaping the new jazz scene, from a New York perspective.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 2, 2018

A boldly directed vision of Richard Strauss’s biggest hit reframes the opera.

Janos Gereben - October 2, 2018

A festive new show marks Ensambles Ballet Folklórico’s 25th anniversary.

Andrew Gilbert - October 2, 2018

A world-class Brazilian choro fest is just one of our top picks this month.

Janice Berman - October 2, 2018

Pepperland evokes the whimsy, melancholy, and optimism of the Beatles’ most iconic album.

Janos Gereben - October 2, 2018

Nicholas McGegan to become music director laureate.

Lou Fancher - September 28, 2018

The new dance work set to Pamela Z’s music has a world premiere at ODC.

Niloufar Talebi - September 27, 2018

A librettist-producer’s tale of what it takes to get through all the difficulties of bringing a new opera to the stage.

Andrew Gilbert - September 25, 2018

The world’s longest-running jazz festival features women-led ensembles — and succeeds.

Janos Gereben - September 25, 2018

S.F. Opera favorite Brian Mulligan plays Mandryka in Richard Strauss’s Arabella.