San Francisco

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

Lisa Houston - October 11, 2022

The soprano’s role debut as Madame Lidoine, also her company debut, comes as her career begins to skyrocket.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 10, 2022

Baritone Andrew Garland’s must-hear recording includes three of Frank’s vocal works paired with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Spanish Songs.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 10, 2022

The choreographer’s latest piece, The Look of Love, draws on songs and feelings that everyone knows.

Janos Gereben - October 4, 2022

The actress stars as a talented, imperious conductor in the new movie Tár.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 3, 2022

The tenor chats about starring in Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’s work at LA Opera and being a magnet for new music generally.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 3, 2022

Two of the city’s expert contemporary ensembles, Brightwork and HEX, team up for a musical journey.

Janos Gereben - October 3, 2022

Dialogues of the Carmelites premiered on the West Coast more than 60 years ago and returns this season.

Michael Zwiebach - October 3, 2022

The company is rolling out productions drawing heavily on iconic popular culture.

Andrew Gilbert - September 27, 2022

The lineup for the 65th edition of jazz’s premier weekend is liberating and represents many interesting directions.

Janos Gereben - September 27, 2022

A couple of shining performances stand out in this production that just doesn’t seem to get Tchaikovsky’s grandeur.