Classical

Jens Ibsen - August 4, 2026

In their final Menlo season, David Finckel and Wu Han program music that mattered — and musicians who make it matter again.

Lou Fancher - August 4, 2026

The festival, presented by American Bach Soloists, runs Aug. 5-9 at SF Conservatory of Music.

Steven Winn - August 4, 2026

The ebullient production of Richard Strauss’ opera hits the mark musically and dramatically, as the young Merolini shine.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 4, 2026

Angie Zhang says these pianos have souls. At SummerFest, she gives three of them the chance to speak.

Harlow Robinson - August 4, 2026

Khachaturian's sabres, Tchaikovsky's Rococo charm, and Ravel's blazing Mussorgsky fill the Bowl on a night of firsts.

Michael Zwiebach - August 4, 2026

Clarice Assad and Vivian Fung bring pointed messages about AI, immigration, and identity to Cabrillo's closing weekend.

Steven Winn - August 4, 2026

Keturah Stickann’s staging gives Handel's Rinaldo an animated Spiderman vibe that maximizes the work’s virtues.

Harlow Robinson - August 3, 2026

Led with quiet passion by Marin Alsop, the LA Phil cast a spell with works by the two greats.

SFCV Editors - August 3, 2026

This is your final opportunity to recognize the artists and concerts that made the 2025–2026 season extraordinary.