San Francisco

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

Lou Fancher - May 10, 2019

The award-winning Orihara explores the intersection of American and Japanese modern-dance traditions as expressed by women choreographers.

Janice Berman - May 8, 2019

The choreographer’s humanity and storytelling ability combine with superb performances.

Jennifer Gersten - May 7, 2019

Part of the composer’s seven-hour epic is performed in NYC, along with Gelsey Bell’s Within.

Jim Farber - May 6, 2019

Plácido Domingo spearheads L.A. Opera’s brilliant production of the zarzuela classic.

Lily O'Brien - May 6, 2019

Polymath Niloufar Talebi’s operatic performance piece premieres at Z Space this week.

Jeff Kaliss - May 6, 2019

The 14-member ensemble has the audience at SFJAZZ dancing and clapping along.

Andrew Gilbert - May 2, 2019

Great players, big events, a few small venues: our monthly guide.

Jim Farber - April 29, 2019

Contemporary agitprop meets Philip Glass’s Kafkaesque opera.

Janos Gereben - April 28, 2019

Monday’s public solidarity concert features musicians from the S.F. Symphony, S.F. Opera, American Bach Soloists, and more.

Andrew Gilbert - April 27, 2019

A new box set shines light on the saxophonist’s creative process within the context of his musical circle.