San Francisco

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

Lisa Hirsch - August 5, 2025

The Austin-born soprano returns from Germany to play the role of Marie in Berg’s Expressionist masterpiece with West Edge Opera.

Nicholas Jones - August 5, 2025

Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s 1688 opera David and Jonathan receives a splendid new reinterpretation that centers on an openly gay union.

Michael Zwiebach - August 4, 2025

The opera about labor leader Dolores Huerta and the 1968 Delano Grape Strike is taut as a political thriller and musically transporting.

Rebecca Wishnia - August 4, 2025

SF Opera’s training program for young singers performed the comic opera on July 31.

Janos Gereben - August 1, 2025

An AI security system that detects weapons via sensors will be installed at War Memorial and Davies Hall.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 29, 2025

A stunning new recording from Les Arts Florissants offers a trove of scintillating Baroque duos.

Tom Jacobs - July 24, 2025

A defining voice in California civil rights history takes center stage in Dolores, set for its world premiere at West Edge Opera.

Andrew Gilbert - July 15, 2025

The pioneering bandleader and vibraphonist, who made his career in California, would be 100 years old this month.

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.