San Francisco

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

Richard S. Ginell - July 7, 2021

The latest of the composer’s recordings features his earliest “Aeolian sound world” piece.

Lou Fancher - July 7, 2021

The Pulitzer Prize-winner tells SFCV about her earliest influences and latest work.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 6, 2021

The violinist’s solo album mixes musics expertly to explore personal and political themes.

Nicholas Jones - July 6, 2021

The brilliant Baroque violinist died in June, leaving an impressive legacy. Here’s our guide to some of her best work.

Michael Zwiebach - June 29, 2021

Opera San José’s talented chief will take up the new position in January 2022.

Peter Feher - June 29, 2021

A triumvirate of artists will run the experimental opera company.

Iris Kwok - June 29, 2021

Composer Héctor Armienta’s latest song cycle gets the virtual treatment.

Andrew Gilbert - June 28, 2021

Listen in this week as the “mama bear of the Bay Area jazz scene” reluctantly wraps up her long run on KCSM.

Janos Gereben - June 28, 2021

In-person coaching and ambitious live recitals mark the recovery of the famed training program.

Steven Winn - June 28, 2021

Jake Heggie and Gene Sheer’s moving chamber work addresses Nazi persecution of homosexuals.