San Francisco

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

Janice Berman - October 3, 2016

Eloquent choreography and music without borders energize a timeless love tale from Azerbaijan.

Jason Victor Serinus - September 26, 2016

The international star tenor reflects on his career so far and the highlights to come.

Janos Gereben - September 26, 2016

Zambello’s “American Ring,” Donald Runnicles Return to the War Memorial

Jeff Kaliss - September 16, 2016

The world is full of possibility for a musician who can play jazz, write symphonies, and give bang-up Harvard lectures.

Jason Victor Serinus - September 12, 2016

Golden Gate Park glows with great performances that outshine the fog and chill.

Jason Victor Serinus - September 12, 2016

Many things were right about the new production that opened S.F. Opera’s season, but the debuting romantic leads disappointed.

Janos Gereben - September 7, 2016

San Francisco Opera opener offers a bounty of fresh talent — on stage and off.

Janos Gereben - September 1, 2016

A new exhibition of photos in the Wilsey Center displays hidden gems from the S.F. Opera archives.

Lou Fancher - August 26, 2016

Getting to the core of Cao Xuequin’s epic novel and translating it into opera has been an epic journey in itself for the creative team.

Janos Gereben - August 22, 2016

The future of opera is in good hands and magnificent voices, as demonstrated by 23 great young performers.