Steven Winn

The conductor electrified the orchestra, even as his packed schedule makes him an unlikely music director pick.

Conductor Daniele Rustioni and cellist Daniel Müller-Schott made strong first impressions in music by Brahms and Antonín Dvořák.

San Francisco Ballet’s new program traces a riveting journey from halting beginnings to dance that doesn't want to stop.

A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham showcased its spectacular dancers in three original works at Cal Performances.

The company’s programming is tone-deaf to the moment, while the dancers shine.

Joyce DiDonato and Time for Three performed a new song cycle by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts.

Yuri Possokhov’s world premiere production is a beautifully wrought tale of passion, regret, and missed connection.

Edward Gardner led the orchestra in Gustav Holst’s masterpiece and Randall Goosby soloed in Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

Four SFCV writers tell us about their favorite classical and jazz shows of 2025!

In its 26th year, American Bach’s performance of Handel’s beloved oratorio is still fresh and urgent.