San Francisco

Here are the concerts, solo recitals, and opera productions that stood out in a busy year, according to SFCV’s reviewers.

At the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet, negotiations continue, with some positive developments to report.

The soprano pours herself into powerful, emotional selections by Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Maria, starring Angelina Jolie and now streaming on Netflix, is likely to ignite even more passion than Maestro or Tár.

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year.

The star director hands over the reins at The Industry as the Met and more come calling.

The star of European stages has finally crossed the Atlantic and is making her West Coast debut this month.

Hunter is at the sweet spot in his career, helping fellow musicians in jazz, roots, and soul realize their artistic ambitions.

In wide-ranging set that covers bolero, R&B, and a handful of holiday tunes, Wolf proves herself the complete package.

And that’s not Heggie’s only forthcoming honor. Next year, he’ll be inducted into the Opera Hall of Fame.