San Francisco

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

Lily O'Brien - November 30, 2019

The jazz chanteuse has upcoming gigs with the SF and Oakland Symphonies. She talks about her passions and influences.

Janos Gereben - November 26, 2019

The Italian tenor sings a December concert with the SF Symphony.

Lisa Hirsch - November 26, 2019

One myth, four takes, 240 years of opera history.

Peter Feher - November 26, 2019

Announced a week before the premiere, the piece is another in a series of polarizing statements from the artist.

Richard S. Ginell - November 25, 2019

The genre-jumping ensemble fulfills its early promise with an adventurous show at Disney Concert Hall.

Steven Winn - November 25, 2019

Contralto Sara Couden’s double-role performance stands out in Ars Minerva’s latest re-creation of a forgotten opera.

Catriona Barr - November 25, 2019

Baritone Marcus Lonardo stands out in the Opera and Musical Theatre Program’s November concert.

Jeremy Reynolds - November 23, 2019

Contemporary digital artists bring ideas from Fantasia into the 21st century and attract millions of viewers.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 23, 2019

The enterprising company looks to a famed innovator to guide its 2021 season.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 22, 2019

The soprano talks about her special relationship with SFO, her title role in Hansel and Gretel, and the future of opera.