San Francisco

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

Victoria Looseleaf - June 28, 2021

Incorporating everything from jazz to Sumerian choruses into her work, the Iranian-born polymath never stops creating. She talks with SFCV about her latest projects.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 28, 2021

A bearded Cecilia Bartoli is spectacular in the title role.

Richard S. Ginell - June 28, 2021

Reimagine is a delightful romp through contemporary miniatures in a wild range of styles, each a unique response to an earlier piano trifle.

Peter Feher - June 25, 2021

The company is looking to do more online shows while also thinking about its next season.

Michael Zwiebach - June 22, 2021

The broadcast- and streaming-only event brings together some of the new-music world’s top talents.

Janos Gereben - June 22, 2021

The 2021–2022 season will have five operas and three special events.

Steven Winn - June 22, 2021

The young violinist traces a history of American music from George Gershwin to Florence Price on his debut album.

Lou Fancher - June 21, 2021

From community outreach to a Pulitzer-winning production, Jacobs is redefining opera. She talks to SFCV about her company’s upcoming projects and underlying philosophy.

Richard S. Ginell - June 21, 2021

The “classical, avant-punk” violin duo covers a lot of ground on three new CDs, from Brahms to the thorniest of contemporary composition.

Richard S. Ginell - June 21, 2021

“Recovered Voices” is a thread that runs through the LA Opera music director’s four decades of recordings.