San Francisco

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

Jason Victor Serinus - March 4, 2014

On four releases: The windswept visuals of the new DVD of Peter Grimes are real on a Britten DVD; plus: three must-hear voices, Olga Peretyatko, Meredith Monk, and Christiane Karg.

Janos Gereben - July 23, 2013
Alexander Tsymbalyuk as Calixto Bieito's Boris Godunov Photo by Wilfried Hosl
Alexander Tsymbalyuk as Calixto Bieito's Boris Godunov
Jason Victor Serinus - May 10, 2013

So unerring in the selections on Rodgers & Hammerstein At the Movies, the John Wilson Orchestra’s new disc, you will likely enjoy yourself immensely and maybe even swoon.

Lisa Hirsch - October 28, 2012

While it’s hard to explain the artistic alchemy that makes Robert Wilson and Philip Glass’s opera a success, it is surprisingly entertaining in the theater.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 18, 2012

An inspiring voice teacher speaks of the challenges and thrills he experiences with his opera-stars-to-be, at the Merola and Adler programs of S.F. Opera.