San Francisco

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

Tom Jacobs - January 15, 2024

At Disney Hall, a production of Wagner’s Das Rheingold features scenic design by the architect of the iconic L.A. venue.

Andrew Gilbert - January 15, 2024

Oh is one of several women bandleaders touring California this month. She brings the music and players from her 2023 album The Glass Hours.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 8, 2024

To demonstrate community resilience, Jacques Heim’s daredevil dance troupe Diavolo takes The Soraya’s stage.

Jason Victor Serinus - January 3, 2024

Any comprehensive history of American classical music should include this educator who brought Indigenous traditions to the concert hall.

Emily Wilson - January 3, 2024

With an annual composition contest and a soon-to-be-released album, Witczyk proves new music can work on any instrument.

SFCV Editors - December 19, 2023

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of music that was released this year.

Andrew Gilbert - December 18, 2023

The gifted Bay Area vocalist teams up with a trio at Keys Jazz Bistro for some sweetly reinvented Christmas classics.

Richard S. Ginell - December 18, 2023

The legendary vocal quartet says farewell in a swinging retrospective set at Disney Hall, billed as the group’s final concert.

Jeff Kaliss - December 18, 2023

The philanthropist and composer has many reasons to celebrate this month, including an award from SF Opera.

Steven Winn - December 18, 2023

The singers put poetry first in this condensed version of John Adams’s opera-oratorio.