San Francisco

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

Michael Zwiebach - February 10, 2026

The program, created in collaboration with Ruckus, features works from early in the American Republic to comment on issues of today.

Jeff Kaliss - February 10, 2026

After a medical diagnosis put her career on hold, Carter took a teaching position at UCLA and has also become a doula.

Andrew Gilbert - February 10, 2026

SFCV’s Andrew Gilbert recounts his five-year friendship with the trailblazing arranger and trombonist, who would have turned 100 last month.

Steven Winn - February 9, 2026

Joyce DiDonato and Time for Three performed a new song cycle by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts.

Tom Jacobs - February 5, 2026

With a charismatic new music director at the helm, programming includes Carmen and Candide among other familiar favorites.

Richard S. Ginell - February 3, 2026

The pianist’s Sacredness takes inspiration from Ellington but charts its own eclectic path.

Janos Gereben - February 3, 2026

The company unveiled its 2026-2027 season today.

Jeff Kaliss - February 3, 2026

The bass-baritone tours his new show, What Is Your Hand in This, to the Bay Area.

Janos Gereben - February 3, 2026

The Dead Man Walking composer took home his first Grammy at the 68th Awards, after two prior nominations.

Andrew Gilbert - February 2, 2026

The four-person ensemble gave an eclectic performance in Berkeley on Jan. 21.