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

Annelies Zijderveld - February 22, 2021

Fifteen films showcase brand-new works by a global network of dancers, filmmakers, choreographers, and composers.

Richard S. Ginell - February 22, 2021

A new release of outtakes, practice runs, and studio chatter illuminates the evolution of a jazz classic.

Steven Winn - February 22, 2021

Violinist Gil Shaham and soprano Susanna Phillips are featured soloists in this new release from concerts recorded in 2015 and 2018.

Janos Gereben - February 16, 2021

Live, socially distanced performances are slated for the Marin County Civic Center, starting April 23.

Jeff Kaliss - February 15, 2021

Renée Fleming and her Sound Health Network champion Indre Viskontas’s comprehensive review of music and brain development research.

Tamzin Elliott - February 15, 2021

A cycle of songs that chart “birth, blooming, fracturing, and rebirth” in the year of the coronavirus.

Janice Berman - February 15, 2021

Harsh reality begets a brilliant multimedia dance fantasy.

Lily O'Brien - February 13, 2021

Celebrating a new album out this week, the Grammy-winning soprano shares her backstory and insight into her embrace of diverse musical styles.

Janos Gereben - February 9, 2021

WEO’s Jonathan Khuner talks about what makes Janáček’s Katya Kabanová special.

Gil French - February 8, 2021

All-stars including Sasha Cooke, Daniel Hope, and members of the SF Opera Orchestra highlight a splendid new recording featuring the Violins of Hope.