San Francisco

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

Victoria Looseleaf - June 25, 2019

The Royal Ballet and L.A. Dance Project premiere major productions in what used to be the cultural “offseason.”

Janice Berman - June 24, 2019

James Sofranko’s company, now in its fourth season, gives world premieres with superb dancers.

Andrew Gilbert - June 23, 2019

Two youthful septuagenarians and a lot of great standards.

Richard S. Ginell - June 18, 2019

Composer Anthony Davis’s flexible stylistic palette serves the story well.

Steven Winn - June 17, 2019

Dvořák’s brilliant opera gets the production it deserves at San Francisco Opera.

Jim Farber - June 14, 2019

Yuval Sharon and the LA Phil revive Meredith Monk’s visionary opera.

Andrew Gilbert - June 11, 2019

Eric Dolphy and Booker Little’s famous gigs together inspire another generation of artists.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - June 11, 2019

The production and music make a long evening engrossing.

Jim Farber - June 11, 2019

The soprano/conductor’s musical versatility dominated the festival’s evening concerts.