San Francisco

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

Yoshi Kato - April 6, 2026

In his centenary birth year, the saxophonist/ composer’s music will be celebrated in the Bay Area and everywhere.

Andrew Gilbert - April 6, 2026

The saxophonist and flutist reflects on her 50-year career in the Bay Area jazz scene.

Jeff Kaliss - April 6, 2026

Raised by her jazz musician father in Santiago, the tenor saxophonist will perform in La Jolla on April 11 and in Berkeley on April 15.

Caroline Chen - April 6, 2026

In new works by major choreographers, the company of 32 dancers will breathe new life into timeless themes at Cal Performances from April 7–12.

Andrew Gilbert - March 31, 2026

The saxophonist's ambitious SFJAZZ commission did best when the music spoke for itself.

Charles Burns - March 30, 2026

The LA Phil put on the U.S. premiere of Gerald Barry’s opera as part of its Green Umbrella New Music Series.

Esteban Meneses - March 24, 2026

The album is always fresh and unpredictable, despite conjuring inscrutable moods.

Steven Winn - March 24, 2026

The company’s revival at the War Memorial Opera House delivers bravura dancing, live animals, and a bittersweet ending.

Lisa Hirsch - March 23, 2026

The “Obi-Wan Kenobi” of the Bay Area opera community will be feted at Opera Parallèle’s gala.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 23, 2026

The Irish composer's hour-long opera will have its U.S. premiere on March 24 with the LA Phil New Music Group, led by Thomas Adès.