San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - November 16, 2021

The concert won’t be all memories: A premiere from composer Cava Menzies honors the outgoing chorus director.

Andrew Gilbert - November 15, 2021

With a new record out and a supple trio in tow, the red-hot pianist lights up Yoshi’s Nov. 19–20.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 15, 2021

The troupe joins Christopher Rountree and Wild Up in an exuberant program featuring Immediate Tragedy and Appalachian Spring.

Lisa Houston - November 15, 2021

The acclaimed soprano talks with SFCV about her dream roles, balancing her performing and professorial duties, and making kindness count.

Janice Berman - November 9, 2021

The company is back, showcasing some older works and 2019’s Azoth.

Janice Berman - November 8, 2021

The venerable troupe celebrates 50 years of dance magic in its first-ever appearance in Berkeley.

Andrew Gilbert - November 8, 2021

Oaklander Glen Pearson is on the piano bench when the legendary big band hits the downbeat at Yoshi’s Nov. 15.

Emily Wilson - November 8, 2021

Monk continues her study of our engagement with the natural world in Indra’s Net, premiering Nov. 12–13. She tells SFCV about its long genesis.

Ken Iisaka - November 8, 2021

One of the greatest pianists of our time turned 80 this year and is still going strong.

Michael Zwiebach - November 2, 2021

The conductor was at the center of the major opera house revival of Handel, and he brings that experience to the West Coast with Alcina.