San Francisco

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

Tom Jacobs - December 14, 2021

The American Modern Opera Company takes on the music (and more) directorship for the June festival.

Janos Gereben - December 14, 2021

César Ulloa also announces his retirement from the program.

Peter Feher - December 14, 2021

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year.

Paul Kotapish - December 14, 2021

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year.

Lou Fancher - December 13, 2021

With six decades in the music industry, singing and teaching, Carol has accumulated a very rare wisdom in addition to her musicianship.

Andrew Gilbert - December 13, 2021

The late Brazilian acoustic guitarist had an outsized impact on the Bay Area music scene. A new three-CD set features great live performances captured in the ’60s.  

Janos Gereben - December 13, 2021

Based on Ezra Jack Keats’s classic children’s book, the new opera is bound to become a holiday favorite.

Richard S. Ginell - December 13, 2021

Carpenter’s unusual repertory choices are enhanced by the one-of-a-kind International Touring Organ.

Jim Farber - December 13, 2021

Tony Kushner’s new screenplay is at the center of the adaptation.

Jeff Kaliss - December 9, 2021

The composer/librettist Gordon Getty sees the world premiere of his newest opera as a film by director Brian Staufenbiel.