San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - September 22, 2020

A renegotiated agreement sidesteps furloughs by dramatically reducing current compensation.

Paul Kotapish - September 22, 2020

The activist pianist commemorates National Voter Registration Day with a new video of a song from Leonard Bernstein’s 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Paul Kotapish - September 21, 2020

This fall’s online season includes a Black music series, classical chamber music, hip-hop, jazz, dance, and more.

Janos Gereben - September 21, 2020

The baritone alumnus and his wife present “I Left My Aria in San Francisco.”

Lily O'Brien - September 21, 2020

With a new album out and lots of irons in the fire, the jazz violinist has plenty to talk about.

SFCV Staff - September 19, 2020

Join writer Andrew Gilbert in a live, interactive Zoom interview with tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain.

Andrew Gilbert - September 19, 2020

Bird’s pioneering spirit and unparalleled prowess on the alto saxophone still inspire and amaze.

Lou Fancher - September 19, 2020

The famous percussionist teams up with the Museum of the African Diaspora to present a history of Latin musical genres.

Steven Winn - September 19, 2020

Missy Mazzoli’s neo-Gothic opera evokes themes of the American dream on the harsh prairie frontier.

Richard S. Ginell - September 15, 2020

The Nashville Symphony, under Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero, premieres several late Rouse works in strong performances.