San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - January 3, 2018

Fresh programming, creative translations, and a spirit of adventure mark the little company’s latest offerings.

Lou Fancher - January 2, 2018

With a jazz-inflected score and a student choir, the opera takes on big issues.

Katharine Dimitruk - December 19, 2017

SFCV’s photographer captures a cast rehearsal and a school outreach program during Nutcracker season.

Janos Gereben - December 18, 2017

Look for Kashchey the Immortal and Mozart and Salieri in Alameda next month.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - December 18, 2017

The 12-year-old composer has created a fully realized and worthwhile opera.

Janice Berman - December 18, 2017

The Mark Morris Dance Group proves that good times remain timeless.

Janice Berman - December 15, 2017

San Francisco Ballet makes the past a present.

Michael Zwiebach - December 12, 2017

J'Nai Bridges, Soloman Howard, Andrea Lett, Kearstin Piper Brown, Kenneth Overton, and Ronny Michael Greenberg perform for inmates and staff at San Quentin State Prison.

Andrew Gilbert - December 12, 2017

The famous pianist rises to emotional heights in Strayhorn’s sublime ballads.

Richard S. Ginell - December 12, 2017

The founder of the Mahavishnu Orchestra burns bright with his innovative mélange of jazz, rock, and Indian themes in the final concert of his last tour.