San Francisco

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

Lou Fancher - October 8, 2024

Zimmerman conceived her latest show, The Matchbox Magic Flute, the same way she developed many of her hits.

Tom Jacobs - October 7, 2024

The organization is launching a Substack about music and astrology and also plans to release more archival recordings.

Yoshi Kato - October 7, 2024

The Japanese musical icon speaks with SFCV about why she stayed away from the Golden State for so long.

Andrew Gilbert - October 7, 2024

The year’s lineup, the first under new Artistic Director Darin Atwater, features a kaleidoscopic range of musical acts.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 1, 2024

The smaller-scale Samueli Theater hosts stars from the classical, jazz, and cabaret scenes.

Janos Gereben - October 1, 2024

From dramas to documentaries to modern classics, this year’s lineup at the Roxie Theater sports several striking soundtracks.

Lisa Hirsch - September 30, 2024

American Modern Opera Company’s production transforms Olivier Messiaen’s song cycle into an intimate drama.

Lisa Hirsch - September 30, 2024

Recent productions of The Handmaid’s Tale and Innocence have highlighted the work that typically goes unseen at the War Memorial.

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.