San Francisco

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

Jason Victor Serinus - July 23, 2017

The rave is in: Mason Bates’s first opera is a (re)sounding success, one that deserves permanent repertory status.

Jeff Kaliss - July 17, 2017

The weeklong celebration of this uniquely American composer includes concerts, an audio installation, and a listening party.

Janos Gereben - July 9, 2017

Confident performances abounded in the Merola Program’s Schwabacher Summer Concert.

Lou Fancher - July 5, 2017

Composer Joseph M. Columbo’s new opera challenges the conventional perceptions of the genre.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - June 23, 2017

Mason Bates’ opera is designed to use both high-tech and traditional operatic ideas to enter the inner world of the mercurial co-founder of Apple, Inc.

Janos Gereben - June 13, 2017

A festive cavalcade of opera talent pitches in to fete the venerable training program.

Janos Gereben - June 13, 2017

The micro-opera news spoof is the latest in a long tradition of melding art and politics.

Janos Gereben - June 10, 2017

Forced to shift their digs, the company smoothly transitions to a new space.

Allan Kozinn - June 9, 2017

Allan Kozinn listens to the latest music from the busy creative community in Iceland.

Janos Gereben - June 5, 2017

The local opera community mourns the loss of a treasured member.