San Francisco

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

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.

Annelies Zijderveld - November 19, 2019

Lucas Meachem and Andrew Truett have food rules that fuel their singing.

Allan Kozinn - November 19, 2019

The polyglot nature of modern composition means that style is no longer polemics, and women composers can make the music they need to.

Ben Kutner - November 19, 2019

New Opera West presents five “pop-up” operas.

Andrew Gilbert - November 18, 2019

The brilliant vocalist channels the best of the past while keeping her focus resolutely on the future.