San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - April 16, 2024

The presenter’s 2024–2025 season goes from strength to strength in its showcase of new and returning artists.

Aimée Ts'ao - April 16, 2024

Deeply steeped in his company’s legacy, the new artistic director shares some of his sensibility as DTH tours this spring.

Lev Mamuya - April 15, 2024

Composer Huang Ruo and puppeteer Basil Twist offer a multivalent embodiment of classic Chinese tales.

Aimée Ts'ao - April 15, 2024

The choreographer takes on librettist Alice Goodman and composer Nico Muhly’s evocative meditation on the Stations of the Cross.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 15, 2024

Between many projects, drummer Antonio Sánchez tours his famous solo film score on its 10th anniversary.

Richard S. Ginell - April 13, 2024

Pablo Heras-Casado leads the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in a recording that explores the composer’s lesser-known output.

Jim Farber - April 9, 2024

The production, seen in San Francisco last season, seems uninspired at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Andrew Gilbert - April 9, 2024

The trumpeter’s new group combines a jazz quartet with a string trio and doesn’t sacrifice the particularities of either ensemble.

Janos Gereben - April 9, 2024

The conductor assumes a distinguished post at the SF Conservatory of Music, while Pentatone prepares to release a collection of his compositions.

Rebecca Wishnia - April 9, 2024

A quirky contemporary double bill from Opera Parallèle serves up both laughs and emotionally powerful moments.