San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - February 16, 2016

The S.F. Ballet Orchestra is among the 2016 GRAMMY winners, along with other Bay Area-affiliated artists.

Jeff Kaliss - February 10, 2016

The composer and trumpeter reflects on his “jazz-in-opera,” as he prepares its S.F. premiere.

Lou Fancher - February 10, 2016

The Next Wave Choreographers Showcase, Feb. 20-21, is bursting with new talent and well-regarded mid-career artists doing challenging and ambitious work in a variety of styles.

Janos Gereben - February 1, 2016

San Francisco's Merola Opera Program announced on Monday the selection of 23 singers, five apprentice coaches, and one apprentice stage director for its 2016 season.

Janos Gereben - January 19, 2016

The Ballet Orchestra will once again be in the pit for a 40th season of wide-ranging musical challenges.

Janos Gereben - January 11, 2016

San Francisco Opera's 94th season, for 2016-2017, will present nine productions in a total of 68 performances — in addition to concerts, recitals, and special events.

Janos Gereben - December 22, 2015

Opera Parallèle has commissioned a work about the iconic American artist, Georgia O'Keeffe.

Janos Gereben - December 17, 2015

Dream of the Red Chamber, adapted from the Qing Dynasty epic, will premiere at the War Memorial, Sept. 10-29, 2016.

Janos Gereben - November 23, 2015

Reports from S.F. Ballet dancers on their trip to China.

Janos Gereben - November 23, 2015

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, the longest opera in the standard repertoire, runs nearly six hours. How do the musicians get through that every night?.