San Francisco

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

Michael Zwiebach - March 24, 2020

The orchestra under Michael Tilson Thomas lends a helping hand to anyone who’s ever been perplexed by Ives’s symphonies.

Jeff Kaliss - March 24, 2020

The jazz singer’s lyrics on Secrets Are the Best Stories reveal his roots in divinity school.

Peter Feher - March 23, 2020

The 79-year-old opera star updated fans on Facebook.

Janos Gereben - March 23, 2020

The SF Symphony, Ballet, and Opera scramble to comply with necessary safety measures and plan for the uncertain future.

Andrew Gilbert - March 21, 2020

An appreciation for the brilliant jazz pianist and his special relationship with greater San Francisco.

Lou Fancher - March 21, 2020

The pianist unveils her latest recording and talks about its deep roots in traditional music.

Michael Zwiebach - March 17, 2020

General Director Khori Dastoor knows firsthand the challenges of being an artist, and it has shaped her responses to the coronavirus shutdown.

Janos Gereben - March 17, 2020

Major performing arts organizations around the globe provide first-rate concerts online.

Lily O'Brien - March 15, 2020

The wildly influential vocal ensembles have been teaming up to explore the thrill of harmony singing.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 12, 2020

The adventurous outgoing artistic director of Long Beach Opera discusses his new production of Peter Maxwell Davies’s opera, and looks back over his 23 seasons with the company.