San Francisco

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

Victoria Looseleaf - November 3, 2025

The electronic music composer and performer has hit a lot of milestones early in her career, but she’s not chasing fame — it’s chasing her.

Janos Gereben - November 3, 2025

Seasoned filmmaker Tal Skloot unveils a film about McGegan’s life in music, extensively featuring Bay Area ensembles.

Andrew Gilbert - October 28, 2025

The clarinetist-composer performed eclectic sets across three nights in Oakland.

Lisa Hirsch - October 28, 2025

Richard Wagner’s symbol-laden drama becomes human in the company’s subtle, dramatically keen production.

Janos Gereben - October 27, 2025

Oakland Ballet is celebrating a small but ambitious 60th anniversary season.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 25, 2025

Migraines, a mystic, and a 25-year historical fascination culminated in the composer’s first opera, debuting at the Los Angeles Opera Nov. 5–9.

Annelies Zijderveld - October 21, 2025

Can social media help to popularize classical music? TwoSet Violin’s appearance in SF showed one way to engage a younger audience.

Janos Gereben - October 21, 2025

Based on Max Richter’s recomposition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, the film stands out among the festival’s 90-plus offerings.

Lisa Hirsch - October 21, 2025

The conductor enters the fifth year of her tenure after a string of successes with Wagner and Verdi.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 14, 2025

Soprano Véronique Gens has released 23 albums since 2019. Her most recent isn’t her best.