San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - November 11, 2025

Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Opera composers are in the running.

Jennifer Xin-Tsu Lin Levine - November 11, 2025

The bassist/composer’s live performance of her film score was an act of remembrance.

Nicholas Jones - November 11, 2025

The energetic young period ensemble and vocal soloist Nicoletta Berry brought thrilling intensity to Italian Baroque music.

Tim Greiving - November 11, 2025

Ahead of his concert with the SF Symphony, Danny Elfman reflects on his 40 years working with Tim Burton.

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.