San Francisco

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

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.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 27, 2019

From Philip Glass to Caroline Shaw, Muhly calls on a host of longtime collaborators for his upcoming show at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.

Janos Gereben - April 26, 2019

A series of unusual challenges led up to the performance, but nothing can hinder these young stars.

Jim Farber - April 22, 2019

Esa-Pekka Salonen and Peter Sellars explore the lost world of Persèphone.