San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - December 4, 2018

The intriguing Bridge Yard industrial site will host a West Coast premiere and new takes on old classics.

Lisa Hirsch - December 4, 2018

Great singing and savvy production values infuse robust life into Giovanni Porta’s forgotten Baroque opera.

Andrew Gilbert - December 2, 2018

Swing into the holidays with our picks for great local gigs featuring jazz and other terrific music from around the globe.

Yoshi Kato - November 27, 2018

The gifted musical multitasker talks about upcoming gigs at SFJAZZ and with the Oakland Symphony.

Joe Cadagin - November 20, 2018

Jake Heggie’s operatic adaptation of a singular holiday classic has its West Coast premiere.

Jim Farber - November 20, 2018

Los Angeles Opera offers an alternative fairy tale for the holidays.

Lily O'Brien - November 18, 2018

The group’s revival of the 1738 Venetian opera features another strong woman character.

Jim Farber - November 17, 2018

The composer’s new opera was four years in the making, but it’s right up to date.

Jeff Kaliss - November 17, 2018

The vaunted singer talks about her return to S.F. Performances with a program exploring the intersection of jazz and poetry.

Jason Victor Serinus - November 17, 2018

A deluxe set captures the highpoints and variations in the revered ensemble’s marvelous sound over the decades.