San Francisco

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

Andrew Gilbert - October 27, 2018

The Bay Area is bursting with contemporary jazz composers and combos. A new series provides a welcome platform.

Lily O'Brien - October 25, 2018

MacArthur “genius” grant winner Matthew Aucoin and his new opera company visit ODC Theater in San Francisco.

Janice Berman - October 23, 2018

Körper examines the very essence of our corporeal existence.

Steven Winn - October 23, 2018

Going strong at 77, the Spanish singer finds powerful, fresh expression in concert with two rising stars and the S.F. Opera Orchestra.

Jim Farber - October 23, 2018

Philip Glass’s portrait of Gandhi’s early career is vital and suggestive in the celebrated production by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch.

Andrew Gilbert - October 22, 2018

Bay Area musicians building their own record labels create a bulwark against the tidal wave of digital distribution.

Jim Farber - October 22, 2018

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Gives Prokofiev’s ballet an L.A. spin.

Joe Cadagin - October 19, 2018

A straightforward production of Richard Strauss’s beautiful score.

Lisa Hirsch - October 16, 2018

The venerable institution is vital and current, as a week of performances demonstrates.

Richard S. Ginell - October 16, 2018

Hancock’s powerful jazz ignited sparks on stage — with the orchestra and without.