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

Tom Jacobs - February 6, 2022

Lots of firsts for the company as Lina González-Granados takes up the baton, the banjo makes an appearance, and an opera for babies debuts.

Michael Zwiebach - February 1, 2022

What to explore first in the great pianist’s recordings.

Jason Victor Serinus - February 1, 2022

Anthony Roth Costanzo and Justin Vivian Bond team up on a delightful new Decca release.

Peter Feher - February 1, 2022

An impressive range of talent is expected to make the inaugural jazz festival at the performing arts center at Cal State Northridge a major draw.

Janos Gereben - January 31, 2022

The company's first in-person show since the pandemic features scenes from all 14 Gilbert & Sullivan operas.

Richard S. Ginell - January 31, 2022

Franz Welser-Möst guides the superb orchestra through polished and precise readings in this welcome addition to TCO’s growing catalog.

Emily Wilson - January 31, 2022

The dynamic dancer/choreographer/educator brings her company to the Hammer Theatre Feb. 4.

Steven Winn - January 31, 2022

Steven Beck makes a persuasive case for the Pulitzer-winning composer’s keyboard works.

Tom Jacobs - January 29, 2022

The acclaimed mezzo’s new CD debuts 17 new songs written for her during the pandemic.

Richard S. Ginell - January 25, 2022

The orchestra plays a swath of the great composer’s long-form pieces in arrangements.