San Francisco

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

Tamzin Elliott - January 20, 2020

Pasadena Opera presents Missy Mizzoli’s challenging opera.

Richard S. Ginell - January 20, 2020

The “Onstage Sessions Jazz Club” setting was perfect for the Brazilian jazz singer’s take on The Book of Longing.

Andrew Gilbert - January 19, 2020

The legendary jazz pianist makes a rare West-Coast appearance at San Francisco’s Black Cat starting Jan. 23.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 17, 2020

The opera’s composer, librettist, and director chat about the evolution of their fresh take on the Orpheus myth.

Janos Gereben - January 14, 2020

The annual recital series kicks off on Jan. 29.

Jim Farber - January 14, 2020

LBO’s King Arthur treads a fine line between 17th-century elegance and 21st-century political theater.

Nicholas Jones - January 14, 2020

Pianist Robert Mollicone accompanies the mezzo in a program of “Spanish” music filtered through composers from France, Russia, Italy, and even Spain.

Lou Fancher - January 11, 2020

SF Performances hosts the polymath composer/performer on Jan. 24 with Jennifer Koh and Vijay Iyer. He talks to SFCV about his evolving musical vision.

Michael Zwiebach - January 7, 2020

The new Bowes Center will have some light-stepping new residents.

Janos Gereben - January 7, 2020

Island City Opera postpones a production because of a statewide law affecting independent contractors.