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

Jim Farber - May 21, 2024

Anchored by James Conlon’s masterful conducting and a world-class cast, this production has everything.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 21, 2024

Achinta S. McDaniel’s dance piece about the effects of the pandemic lockdown finds ghostly parallels in the museum’s Victorian architecture.

Emily Wilson - May 20, 2024

The composer and pianist’s great-great-great-granddaughter, Sheila Hayman, uncovers family history in a new documentary.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 17, 2024

Faliks talks about her memoir, Weight in the Fingertips, and her latest album, Manuscripts Don’t Burn — the subjects of her current tour.

Aimée Ts'ao - May 14, 2024

Melissa Lewis Wong proves that listening to a parent isn’t always a bad thing.

Louise T. Guinther - May 14, 2024

The star bass will be singing two major roles at SF Opera this year, including Sarastro in this summer’s Magic Flute.

Lou Fancher - May 14, 2024

Cal Performances is one of a growing number of arts organizations offering the latest in technology and accessibility services.

Andrew Gilbert - May 13, 2024

The 89-year-old tenor player still sings and swings with the best of them.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 13, 2024

You’ll be able to catch everything from full productions to pieces in progress during the Opera America conference next month.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 13, 2024

More audiences than ever will experience Beethoven’s opera when the orchestra and Deaf West Theatre take their groundbreaking production on tour.