San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - November 10, 2025

Take a look at the incoming roster for the prestigious training program.

Harlow Robinson - November 10, 2025

Sarah Kirkland's exciting new opera Hildegard, from Beth Morrison Productions, takes a modern look at the medieval saint and composer.

Jeff Kaliss - November 7, 2025

Gaïa, a collaboration with 16 composers, is one of the cellist’s latest projects.

Lisa Hirsch - November 7, 2025

The anti-hero Hercules tries to marry his son’s fiancée, gods and goddesses intervene — what could possibly go wrong?

Andrew Gilbert - November 4, 2025

The bassist and bandleader’s initiative is a love letter to the Bay Area’s improvised music scene.

Andrew Gilbert - November 4, 2025

Third Coast Percussion marked its 20th year at Zellerbach Hall with Zakir Hussain’s Murmurs in Time.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 3, 2025

The electronic music composer and performer has hit a lot of milestones early in her career, but she’s not chasing fame — it’s chasing her.

Janos Gereben - November 3, 2025

Seasoned filmmaker Tal Skloot unveils a film about McGegan’s life in music, extensively featuring Bay Area ensembles.

Andrew Gilbert - October 28, 2025

The clarinetist-composer performed eclectic sets across three nights in Oakland.

Lisa Hirsch - October 28, 2025

Richard Wagner’s symbol-laden drama becomes human in the company’s subtle, dramatically keen production.