Opera

Richard S. Ginell - December 17, 2024

A magnificent performance of Schoenberg’s massive cantata, led by Zubin Mehta, caps a mini festival of the composer’s early works.

Janos Gereben - December 17, 2024

At the San Francisco Symphony, Opera, and Ballet, negotiations continue, with some positive developments to report.

Nicholas Jones - December 17, 2024

The soprano pours herself into powerful, emotional selections by Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

Janos Gereben - December 17, 2024

Maria, starring Angelina Jolie and now streaming on Netflix, is likely to ignite even more passion than Maestro or Tár.

Jeff Kaliss - December 17, 2024

Get the inside story behind the rise of a certain music website.

SFCV Editors - December 17, 2024

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

Tom Jacobs - December 10, 2024

The star director hands over the reins at The Industry as the Met and more come calling.

Emily Wilson - December 10, 2024

The star of European stages has finally crossed the Atlantic and is making her West Coast debut this month.

Lisa Hirsch - December 10, 2024

The orchestra and Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong attempt to scale the composer’s epic Second Symphony.