San Francisco

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

Catherine Womack - June 7, 2022

The L.A. chamber group puts its fun, engaging spin on Mozart’s opera, crafting a performance that’s satire with a message.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 6, 2022

The former Merola Program participant is back to sing Dai Yu in Dream of the Red Chamber.

Janos Gereben - June 6, 2022

The ensemble premieres a semistaged opera inspired by the diary of a young Filipina immigrant to California.

Nicholas Jones - June 5, 2022

The intrepid Bay Area company doesn’t just do Handel, but this production was hard to resist.

Janos Gereben - June 1, 2022

Tenor Kyle van Schoonhoven, whom Bay Area operagoers will remember from his Adler Fellow days, took first place.

Nicholas Jones - May 31, 2022

The viola da gamba’s foremost proponent has a vast and often bewildering back catalog. Here are some suggestions for dipping your ear in.

Lisa Houston - May 31, 2022

In a freewheeling chat, the singer opens up about all things opera, including his upcoming turn in the title role in SF Opera’s Don Giovanni.

Janos Gereben - May 31, 2022

Netia Jones directs SFS musicians, dancer Adji Cissoko, and actor Bruce Davison in a striking production of Stravinsky’s theatrical chamber work.

Richard S. Ginell - May 24, 2022

Giustino transcends time and place in James Darrah’s new production for Long Beach Opera.

Lou Fancher - May 24, 2022

The school’s annual Spring Festival returns this month, while 13 student and alumni dancers have been promoted within the company.