San Francisco

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

Lisa Hirsch - December 4, 2024

Meet the lore masters, music handlers, and editors who help ensure that orchestras, from the SF Symphony to SF Opera, stay in tune.

Andrew Gilbert - December 3, 2024

In her new role as director of music ministries at Glide Memorial Church, Ellis is hoping to unite San Francisco in song.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 3, 2024

Empowered by a recent $1 million grant, the Los Angeles-based troupe is performing three new works at The Wallis.

Aimée Ts'ao - December 3, 2024

Choreographer Yang Liping has incorporated Tibetan Buddhism into her version of the ballet, coming to Stanford Live this week.

Janos Gereben - November 27, 2024

The company’s dancers and stage managers may take action to pressure management just when Nutcracker performances are slated to begin.

Tom Jacobs - November 26, 2024

The experimental company takes on the work of one of America’s most vibrant musical thinkers.

Jeff Kaliss - November 24, 2024

Last summer’s hit Donizetti production makes a stop at the Mondavi Center at UC Davis.

Andrew Gilbert - November 19, 2024

The singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist’s signature project with the Silkroad Ensemble is now available in album form.

Nicholas Jones - November 19, 2024

The worthy but forgotten La Flora is the latest Baroque gem to be revived by this great local company.

Michael Zwiebach - November 18, 2024

Director Francesca Zambello’s durable production thrives on the strength of lead singers Eve-Maud Hubeaux and Jonathan Tetelman.