SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Review On Over My Head, Countertenor John Holiday Soars, Serenades, and Prays Jason Victor Serinus - July 27, 2026 The vocalist’s debut album offers “messages of hope, love, and resilience.” Review Can a Smaller Bay Area Orchestra Outshine SF Opera? This Tolomeo Says Yes Michael Zwiebach - July 27, 2026 Peter Whelan’s debut as Philharmonia Baroque’s music director is a smashing success thanks to a brilliant cast and orchestra. Review At Festival Napa Valley, The Judgment of Paris Has Notes of Wit and Brilliance Michael Zwiebach - July 21, 2026 The world premiere of Jake Heggie’s comic opera about the legendary 1976 blind tasting is a hometown victory. Artist Spotlight Composer Kevin Puts Keeps Raising His Own Bar Tom Jacobs - July 20, 2026 Not even a Pulitzer keeps the composer from rewriting Silent Night before it returns to the Met. Review Andrew Yee's Trans Requiem Gives Trans Lives the Dignity of the Form Tamzin Elliott - July 20, 2026 Grief, defiance, and humor honor trans lives in full classical splendor. Feature Four Score Rotations and 80 Players for Vinny Golia’s 80th Andrew Gilbert - July 20, 2026 On Aug. 2, OutSound New Music Summit will celebrate the multi-instrumentalist’s birthday. Feature Red, White, and Grand Cru — Napa Will Get an Opera About Wine Tasting Emily Wilson - July 14, 2026 Composer Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer have created The Judgment of Paris for Festival Napa Valley. Review Two Shows, One Night: Pianist Charles Chen's Bay Area Marathon Andrew Gilbert - July 14, 2026 A CD-release set steeped in Kenny Burrell gives way to a swinging second gig across the Bay. Review Fellow Travelers Opera Makes Southern California Debut With Bravura Cast Paul Bodine - July 13, 2026 The national tour celebrates the tenth anniversary of Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce’s timely opera. Review Strong Voices Can’t Save Merola Opera’s Static La Tragédie de Carmen Steven Winn - July 13, 2026 Director Mo Zhou’s production is lifted by vivid singing from Ariana Maubach and Raúl Morales Velazco. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
