San Francisco

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

Katelyn Simone - July 15, 2025

The New York premiere of the contemporary vocal symphony addresses issues related to climate and artificial intelligence.

Aimée Ts'ao - July 14, 2025

KT Nelson is back with ODC/Dance to premiere a work about returning to life after tragedy.

Lily O'Brien - July 14, 2025

The storied company is embracing both tradition and innovation by staging a period production of Donizetti’s La fille du régiment at Festival Napa Valley.

Ruby Dowling - July 7, 2025

Over two days in San Mateo, 21 different local dance companies will take the stage in a show of unity.

Aimée Ts'ao - July 7, 2025

The company’s upcoming performances showcase works by powerhouse creators JA Collective, Emma Portner, and Yue Yin.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 7, 2025

Mostly unpublished and unknown, 39 of the composer’s tunes get their premieres in the Donizetti Song Project, Vols. 3 and 4.

Tom Jacobs - July 7, 2025

The presenter’s 2025–2026 lineup, centered at the Nimoy Theater, promises to push the limits of performance in provocative ways.

Janos Gereben - July 1, 2025

The two-year agreement, retroactively dated to August 2024, assures peace for the coming season.

Richard S. Ginell - June 30, 2025

Conducting his friend Kaija Saariaho’s Adriana Mater, Salonen makes the best case for this disturbing, sometimes dreamlike opera.

Lisa Hirsch - June 30, 2025

The stars come out to celebrate all things LGBTQ in a wildly entertaining evening that’s begging to be repeated.