San Francisco

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

Lisa Hirsch - June 5, 2025

Ramón Tebar conducts a brilliant cast of singing actors, including tenor Pene Pati and soprano Karen Chia-ling Ho, in Puccini’s great tragicomedy.

Janos Gereben - June 3, 2025

Composer Douglas J. Cuomo’s dramatic adaptation of John Patrick Shanley’s award-winning play is set for its Bay Area premiere.

Harlow Robinson - June 3, 2025

A world-class cast headlined by baritone Quinn Kelsey commands the stage in a smart, polished production with a few updates.

Andrew Gilbert - June 3, 2025

A new anthology from the San Francisco-based label Tompkins Square is a boon for vintage blues, jazz, and R&B enthusiasts.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 3, 2025

The former child prodigy has composed The Euterpides, inspired by Greek myth, for the modishly classical American Contemporary Ballet.

Lisa Hirsch - June 2, 2025

Scaled back for a smaller stage, the Harvey Milk opera by composer Stewart Wallace and librettist Michael Korie is as relevant as ever.

Tom Jacobs - May 31, 2025

The Venezuelan Armenian conductor will succeed James Conlon in the position starting July 2026.

Andrew Gilbert - May 28, 2025

Concluding his two-season stint as a resident artistic director, Wiley brings the Bay Area music scene together in an all-embracing evening.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 28, 2025

Kelsey, who’s singing the title role in Rigoletto at LA Opera, is in demand thanks to his individual voice.

Emily Wilson - May 28, 2025

Opera Parallèle is bringing this work by composer Stewart Wallace and librettist Michael Korie full circle with a new streamlined production.