SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Music News SF Symphony Is Among 2026 Grammy Nominees Janos Gereben - November 11, 2025 Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Opera composers are in the running. Review Mali Obomsawin Turns Documentary into Ritual in Sugarcane Jennifer Xin-Tsu Lin Levine - November 11, 2025 The bassist/composer’s live performance of her film score was an act of remembrance. Review Twelfth Night Rocks Out in Berkeley Nicholas Jones - November 11, 2025 The energetic young period ensemble and vocal soloist Nicoletta Berry brought thrilling intensity to Italian Baroque music. Artist Spotlight Composer Danny Elfman on his Partnership With Director Tim Burton: “I Never Know How He’ll React” Tim Greiving - November 11, 2025 Ahead of his concert with the SF Symphony, Danny Elfman reflects on his 40 years working with Tim Burton. Music News San Francisco Opera Center Names 2026 Adler Fellows Janos Gereben - November 10, 2025 Take a look at the incoming roster for the prestigious training program. Review Sarah Kirkland Snider Searches for Authenticity with Hildegard at LA Opera 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. Artist Spotlight Gautier Capuçon is Ready to Share a “Jewel” of Cosmic Scale Jeff Kaliss - November 7, 2025 Gaïa, a collaboration with 16 composers, is one of the cellist’s latest projects. Feature After 318 Years, a Forgotten Woman Composer’s Opera Finally Takes the Stage in S.F. 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? Feature Composer Lisa Mezzacappa Records 12 Albums in 12 Months Andrew Gilbert - November 4, 2025 The bassist and bandleader’s initiative is a love letter to the Bay Area’s improvised music scene. Review Third Coast Percussion Celebrates Two Decades Andrew Gilbert - November 4, 2025 Third Coast Percussion marked its 20th year at Zellerbach Hall with Zakir Hussain’s Murmurs in Time. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … Next › Next page Last » Last page