San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - February 7, 2017

Donald Pippin’s innovative company once again offers fresh takes on classics and rarities.

Lou Fancher - February 2, 2017

Beloved mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade sings for — and with — the homeless.

Lou Fancher - January 30, 2017

Transcending boundaries, Opera Parallèle’s Flight is the creation of “believable art.”

Janice Berman - January 27, 2017

S.F. Ballet’s resident choreographer delivers a new work revisiting the Russian Revolution.

Janice Berman - January 26, 2017

Choreographer Jiří Bubeníček adds another remarkable, new work to the company’s repertory.

Lou Fancher - January 24, 2017

Established and emerging artists celebrate the full range of human experience during the three-weekend festival.

Janos Gereben - January 24, 2017

A festival of 12 new ballets will be the centerpiece of the San Francisco company's next repertory season.

Lou Fancher - January 17, 2017

The bassist, composer, and educator talks about his projects, his work with kids, and using music to reflect a “positive and truthful” history.

Janos Gereben - January 17, 2017

Casting details and full season were announced today.

Janos Gereben - January 13, 2017

Festival Opera is planning the premiere of composer Wang Jie's opera based on characters from the Chinese zodiac. This weekend, it gets a workshop performance in New York City.