San Francisco

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

Lou Fancher - November 2, 2021

The legendary saxophonist and composer talks about his brilliant career spent upending expectations. Iphigenia makes its West Coast premiere in February.

Tom Jacobs - November 2, 2021

For the major symphony and opera organizations, supplementing live performances with online offerings is the way of the future.

Richard S. Ginell - November 1, 2021

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s splendid performances under the baton of Yannick Nezét-Séguin are welcome additions to the Price revival.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 1, 2021

The mezzo-soprano sings a recital of Spanish songs and French arias influenced by Spain.

Lily O'Brien - October 30, 2021

The jazz saxophonist talks about preserving, innovating, and expanding on his illustrious musical roots in upcoming shows at SFJAZZ.

Janos Gereben - October 26, 2021

Sondheim’s sophisticated musical gets a fresh treatment as the opener in 42nd Street’s upcoming season of live shows.

Peter Feher - October 26, 2021

The lockdown over, choruses are feeling especially liberated.

Jeff Kaliss - October 26, 2021

The composer and his creative team are bringing a fourth opera to life, this time on the silver screen.

Andrew Gilbert - October 25, 2021

Cal Performances names the four-time Grammy winner as artist-in-residence for the 2021–2022 season. Catch her celebrated reimagining of Remain in Light on Oct. 29.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 25, 2021

The singer demonstrates his stunning range in this must-have recording with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg.