SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review West Edge Opera’s Snapshot Showcases Bold New Works Michael Zwiebach - March 3, 2026 Sci-fi golems, a dissident Iranian poet, internet radicals, and a morally compromised reporter are all in the mix in the festival of new operas. Music News Cancellations Announced at Lamplighters Music Theatre and Zephyr Symphony Michael Zwiebach - February 27, 2026 The two companies say they are saving money and retooling to strengthen themselves in a tough environment. Review Opus 109 Lets Víkingur Ólafsson’s Curatorial Imagination Shine Richard S. Ginell - February 24, 2026 The record focuses on six pieces, each in the key of E. Feature A Lost Opera From Teaching Legend Nadia Boulanger Resurfaces Andrew Gilbert - February 24, 2026 Pentatone is releasing a full opera, with reconstructed orchestration, by the 20th century’s foremost composition teacher. Music News SF Conservatory’s Black Student Union Concert Celebrates the “Joy and Power” of Blackness Janos Gereben - February 24, 2026 The free concert will feature the teenage Onde Trio, children from the Third Baptist Church, and dancers from SF Ballet. Review Kyle Abraham’s Dance Company Brings Kinetic Ebullience to Berkeley Steven Winn - February 24, 2026 A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham showcased its spectacular dancers in three original works at Cal Performances. Review Kelly Green Reimagines Standards With Flair Andrew Gilbert - February 24, 2026 A Sunday at Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club also showcased Green’s alluring originals. Review West Bay Opera’s Salome is Strong Where it Counts Michael Zwiebach - February 23, 2026 The small company proved once again that it can cast a difficult opera well. Feature One Last Ride with the Amazing Assad Brothers Andrew Gilbert - February 18, 2026 A farewell tour brings the classical guitar duo and their exciting program to locations across California at the end of the month. Review Balanchine Ups and Downs at SF Ballet Steven Winn - February 18, 2026 The company’s programming is tone-deaf to the moment, while the dancers shine. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page