SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Preview Musicians Honor John Coltrane’s Transcendent Legacy Yoshi Kato - April 6, 2026 In his centenary birth year, the saxophonist/ composer’s music will be celebrated in the Bay Area and everywhere. Feature Mary Fettig, Everywhere But Not All at Once Andrew Gilbert - April 6, 2026 The saxophonist and flutist reflects on her 50-year career in the Bay Area jazz scene. Artist Spotlight Melissa Aldana Brings a Deep Lineage to the Coltrane 100 Tour 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. Feature Alvin Ailey Returns to the Bay With Six Joyful Premieres 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. Review In Immanuel Wilkins's Recitations, Words Get in the Way Andrew Gilbert - March 31, 2026 The saxophonist's ambitious SFJAZZ commission did best when the music spoke for itself. Review Gerald Barry’s Salome Is a Brilliant, Riveting Fever Dream 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. Review In The Grotesque and the Sublime, Daníel Bjarnason Moves Away From Volcanic Icelandic Landscapes Esteban Meneses - March 24, 2026 The album is always fresh and unpredictable, despite conjuring inscrutable moods. Review SF Ballet's Don Quixote Is a Gorgeous, Overflowing Romp Steven Winn - March 24, 2026 The company’s revival at the War Memorial Opera House delivers bravura dancing, live animals, and a bittersweet ending. Feature Behind-the-Scenes Opera Legend Kip Cranna Collects Another Honor Lisa Hirsch - March 23, 2026 The “Obi-Wan Kenobi” of the Bay Area opera community will be feted at Opera Parallèle’s gala. Preview “Tragedy and humor, they’re pretty much the same thing”: Gerald Barry Turns Oscar Wilde's Salome Into Dark Comedy 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. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page