San Francisco

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

Richard S. Ginell - December 13, 2021

Carpenter’s unusual repertory choices are enhanced by the one-of-a-kind International Touring Organ.

Jim Farber - December 13, 2021

Tony Kushner’s new screenplay is at the center of the adaptation.

Jeff Kaliss - December 9, 2021

The composer/librettist Gordon Getty sees the world premiere of his newest opera as a film by director Brian Staufenbiel.

Michael Zwiebach - December 7, 2021

A five-month search ends with the appointment of well-respected stage director Shawna Lucey.

Janos Gereben - December 7, 2021

John Keene comes to the company from Seattle Opera.

Janos Gereben - December 7, 2021

Shaina Taub’s music and lyrics put a jazzy, soulful spin on the Bard’s romantic comedy.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 6, 2021

The polymath composer tells SFCV about his creative process and curating the latest installment of SFS’s genre-busting music showcase.

Janice Berman - December 6, 2021

The choreographer’s new work is rich, dense, and shows a mastery of many styles.

Janos Gereben - December 6, 2021

The company soldiers on in its first season without founder Donald Pippin.

Steven Winn - December 5, 2021

Naxos releases new recordings of Mieczysław Weinberg’s The Passenger and Kevin Puts’s Silent Night.