San Francisco

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

Tom Jacobs - September 25, 2024

Soprano Julia Bullock and American Modern Opera Company stage a new production of Olivier Messiaen’s gut-wrenching song cycle Harawi.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 24, 2024

Star singers — including soprano Karah Son and tenor Jonathan Tetelman — make strong impressions despite a busy production.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 24, 2024

The veteran arts administrator joins Tamara Rojo at the helm of the storied company.

Layna Chianakas - September 23, 2024

Livermore Valley Opera Artistic Director Erie Mills and soprano Véronique Filloux love La fille du régiment for different reasons.

Janos Gereben - September 17, 2024

The Walnut Creek company is looking to make a major comeback under General Director Zachary Gordin.

Janos Gereben - September 16, 2024

The box set is a testament to the conductor’s musical range and breadth of interests.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 16, 2024

The star singer is at LA Opera and SF Opera this fall, tackling the types of roles he does best.

Andrew Gilbert - September 16, 2024

Good things have always happened for the Rio de Janeiro-raised vocalist and multi-instrumentalist when he’s come to California.

Lisa Hirsch - September 16, 2024

Poul Ruders’s opera, based on Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel, receives its West Coast premiere in San Francisco — and not a moment too soon.

Jason Victor Serinus - September 13, 2024

It’s all part of getting into character as Tines channels the life and trials of a legendary performer, Paul Robeson.