San Francisco

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

Victoria Looseleaf - March 4, 2025

The hardworking young star, who’s back at LA Opera this month for Così fan tutte, knows his business and what to do next with his career.

Melissa Hudson Bell - March 3, 2025

In works by Robert Moses, Raissa Simpson, and more, BCF explores the depth and breadth of Black dance in the Bay Area.

Michael Zwiebach - February 25, 2025

Casting this opera well is difficult even for bigger houses, but WBO manages it.

Andrew Gilbert - February 25, 2025

Pianists Thembi Dunjana and Bokani Dyer, along with pop sensation Thandiswa Mazwai, are set to land in the Bay Area soon.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 25, 2025

The company is taking this tricky 19th-century work and empowering its lead, offering a fresh twist on a classic.

Jim Farber - February 24, 2025

Composer Mary Kouyoumdjian’s new opera comes to the company’s Off Grand series in a brilliantly visceral production.

Jason Victor Serinus - February 24, 2025

Nussbaum Cohen takes on some fresh challenges with this recital album.

Steven Winn - February 18, 2025

Cool Britannia, a triple bill of works by Wayne McGregor, Christopher Wheeldon, and Akram Khan, invites visceral reactions.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 18, 2025

Choreographer Ohad Naharin’s 2022 masterpiece is filled with hypnotic imagery co-created by company members.

Andrew Gilbert - February 18, 2025

Musicians of all stripes are coming together to honor the late drummer who spearheaded countless cross-cultural collaborations.