San Francisco

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

Jim Farber - July 23, 2024

The psychedelic homage to West Coast iconoclast Pauline Oliveros is absorbing but missing some key components of her legacy.

Jeff Kaliss - July 23, 2024

A lieder recital by soprano Lisa Delan is followed by a concert featuring the up-and-coming Manetti Shrem Opera Fellows.

Richard S. Ginell - July 22, 2024

The conductor’s tenure with the orchestra may have ended last year, but superb recordings are still being released.

Tom Jacobs - July 16, 2024

The 2024–2025 class of the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program is a diverse and talented group.

Janos Gereben - July 16, 2024

The latest talented group of Merolini, on their way to stardom, wows an appreciative audience.

Andrew Gilbert - July 16, 2024

The bandleader’s brand of West African music, celebrated around the world, is going strong in a California tour led by his son.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 16, 2024

Tireless conductor Alondra de la Parra has dreamed up the Festival Paax GNP, and it’s splendid.

Aimée Ts'ao - July 9, 2024

The choreographer’s latest offering is an outdoor production at a farm in Petaluma, gourmet dinner included.

Andrew Gilbert - July 9, 2024

Genres blend and blur at the annual experimental music festival in Berkeley.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 9, 2024

The company’s appearance at the Hollywood Bowl next week will be entertainment with a serious purpose.