San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - June 1, 2020

Alameda’s Frederica von Stade is one of opera’s most beloved singers.

Andrew Gilbert - June 1, 2020

Here are six great recommendations for beating the blues with recent recordings by Bay Area jazz heroes.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 30, 2020

We take an inside look at three of the unsung heroes of contemporary opera.

Steven Winn - May 30, 2020

A digital-only release captures a masterful 2018 performance of this great American work.

Richard S. Ginell - May 30, 2020

A powerful concert benefits from judicious editing and stirs poignant memories.

Paul Kotapish - May 26, 2020

Here are some of our favorite interactive “Google Doodles” that explore music-making and history.

Michael Zwiebach - May 26, 2020

The composer’s campaign to have a hit at the Paris Opera tells us a lot about writing for big opera houses today.

Janos Gereben - May 26, 2020

The prominent SF Conservatory of Music alumnus releases an album of long-lost pieces for cello and piano.

Lou Fancher - May 26, 2020

The trio’s Silo Songs EP explores a lockdown day in four musical phases.

Andrew Gilbert - May 25, 2020

The prolific jazz composer/clarinetist finds inspiration in seclusion for his Plague Diary.