San Francisco

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

Lou Fancher - May 26, 2020

The trio’s Silo Songs EP explores a lockdown day in four musical phases.

Andrew Gilbert - May 25, 2020

The prolific jazz composer/clarinetist finds inspiration in seclusion for his Plague Diary.

Jonathan Rhodes Lee - May 23, 2020

Louis-Gabriel Guillemain turns out to be ripe for rediscovery in this valuable recording.

Steven Winn - May 23, 2020

Kindra Scharich and Jeffrey LaDeur make musical alchemy on To My Distant Beloved.

Michael Zwiebach - May 19, 2020

The company plans a “Season of Solidarity” that features four ambitious productions.

Yoshi Kato - May 19, 2020

Jazz artists follow the lead of the classical world in finding new sources of patronage.

Lou Fancher - May 18, 2020

Ian Zack’s engaging book traces the venerated singer’s artistic victory over personal struggles, rampant racism, and professional challenges.

Richard S. Ginell - May 18, 2020

A decade’s worth of the Canadian composer’s challenging new music takes time to absorb.

Janos Gereben - May 18, 2020

A now-deferred seat-replacement project would have knocked the War Memorial out of commission for nearly four months next year.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 18, 2020

The “modern-day Diaghilev” talks about her role bringing groundbreaking works to the stage.