San Francisco

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

Lisa Houston - November 15, 2021

The acclaimed soprano talks with SFCV about her dream roles, balancing her performing and professorial duties, and making kindness count.

Janice Berman - November 9, 2021

The company is back, showcasing some older works and 2019’s Azoth.

Janice Berman - November 8, 2021

The venerable troupe celebrates 50 years of dance magic in its first-ever appearance in Berkeley.

Andrew Gilbert - November 8, 2021

Oaklander Glen Pearson is on the piano bench when the legendary big band hits the downbeat at Yoshi’s Nov. 15.

Emily Wilson - November 8, 2021

Monk continues her study of our engagement with the natural world in Indra’s Net, premiering Nov. 12–13. She tells SFCV about its long genesis.

Ken Iisaka - November 8, 2021

One of the greatest pianists of our time turned 80 this year and is still going strong.

Michael Zwiebach - November 2, 2021

The conductor was at the center of the major opera house revival of Handel, and he brings that experience to the West Coast with Alcina.

Lou Fancher - November 2, 2021

The legendary saxophonist and composer talks about his brilliant career spent upending expectations. Iphigenia makes its West Coast premiere in February.

Tom Jacobs - November 2, 2021

For the major symphony and opera organizations, supplementing live performances with online offerings is the way of the future.

Richard S. Ginell - November 1, 2021

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s splendid performances under the baton of Yannick Nezét-Séguin are welcome additions to the Price revival.