San Francisco

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

Andrew Gilbert - February 4, 2020

He’s only 21, but the New York–based jazz pianist showed serious artistry in a set at the Black Cat.

Janos Gereben - February 4, 2020

The big change to the summer lineup: Eun Sun Kim will conduct Ernani.

Jeff Kaliss - February 3, 2020

The jazz pianist and composer curates Cal Performances’ Jazz Platform series.

Jim Farber - February 3, 2020

Matthew Aucoin more than fulfills his promise as LAO’s first composer-in-residence.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 3, 2020

Are there parallels today with Germany and its vibrant cultural scene during the period between WWI and the rise of Nazism?

Michael Zwiebach - January 28, 2020

All-new productions and its signature Off-Grand series continue to mark LA Opera’s ambitions.

Peter Feher - January 28, 2020

The anonymous donation underwrites a partnership with the USC Thornton School of Music.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 28, 2020

A few not-so-famous names were sprinkled in among the established favorites.

Steven Winn - January 27, 2020

Christopher Alden’s intense staging befits the Baroque serenata’s violent tale of a disastrous love triangle.

Andrew Gilbert - January 27, 2020

Bach has the strongest pulse in this curiously quiet concert of mostly new works.