San Francisco

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

Jim Farber - November 20, 2018

Los Angeles Opera offers an alternative fairy tale for the holidays.

Lily O'Brien - November 18, 2018

The group’s revival of the 1738 Venetian opera features another strong woman character.

Jim Farber - November 17, 2018

The composer’s new opera was four years in the making, but it’s right up to date.

Jeff Kaliss - November 17, 2018

The vaunted singer talks about her return to S.F. Performances with a program exploring the intersection of jazz and poetry.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 17, 2018

A deluxe set captures the highpoints and variations in the revered ensemble’s marvelous sound over the decades.

Richard S. Ginell - November 12, 2018

The famous avant-garde jazz album sets the stage for new compositions.

Andrew Gilbert - November 12, 2018

The piano great joins forces with three collaborators in an evening of inspired musical dialogs at SFJAZZ.

Jim Farber - November 9, 2018

John Cage’s aleatoric collision course of all of opera history plays on the soundstage of A Night at the Opera.

Lisa Houston - November 8, 2018

Jake Heggie talks about his latest collaboration with Gene Scheer, a new opera promising more than just holiday cheer.

Janos Gereben - November 8, 2018

The renowned training program welcomes a new and returning crop of rising stars.