Steven Winn

Steven Winn is a San Francisco-based writer and critic and frequent interviewer for City Arts & Lectures. His work has appeared in Gramophone, Musical America, Opera, Symphony, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Articles By This Author

Steven Winn - January 27, 2026

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

Steven Winn - January 20, 2026

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!

Steven Winn - December 13, 2025

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

Steven Winn - December 7, 2025

Helgi Tomasson’s inspired staging of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker is back, brilliantly danced by the SF Ballet.

Steven Winn - November 23, 2025

Violinist Alexi Kenney led a Baroque concert including Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto 5 and Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

Steven Winn - October 26, 2025

Guest conductor David Afkham made his SF Symphony debut with Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich on Friday, Oct. 24.

Steven Winn - October 20, 2025

Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali’s slow tempos were a blessing in Philharmonia's West Coast tour with pianist Vikingur Ólafsson.

Steven Winn - October 5, 2025

The conductor led Timothy Higgins’ Market Street, 1920s and Tchaikovsky’s 5th Symphony, and Javier Perianes soloed in Grieg’s Piano Concerto.

Steven Winn - October 4, 2025

The Paris Opera Ballet presented the North American premiere of Hofesh Shechter’s Red Carpet at Cal Performances on Oct. 2.