San Francisco

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

Janos Gereben - September 16, 2025

This fall, the company will bring contemporary works to Southern California and New York.

Nicholas Jones - September 16, 2025

25 years after its world premiere, Jake Heggie’s Dead Man Walking returns to SF Opera, through Sep. 28.

Lisa Hirsch - September 14, 2025

While the recently revived 20th-century opera might be an archival accomplishment, a new recording falls slightly flat.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 13, 2025

The Torrance-based tenor speaks about the challenges of music theater and his burgeoning career.

Jeff Kaliss - September 12, 2025

The busy musician, 61, has spent a career gigging with local greats and enjoys incubating young talent, while holding down the keyboard role with the Red Hot Skillet Lickers.

Aimée Ts'ao - September 9, 2025

The fall program “Extremely Close” features local premieres and runs from Sept. 12 through Oct. 5.

Janos Gereben - September 9, 2025

From YouTube to recordings to TV interviews, there are many collections of the conductor/composer’s work.

Harlow Robinson - September 9, 2025

The new record from the Bay Area-based ensemble features three European works composed during or just after World War II.

Emily Wilson - September 9, 2025

Dead Man Walking will open at San Francisco Opera on Sept. 14 and run through Sept. 28. Composer Jake Heggie discusses the opera’s origins and staying power.

Steven Winn - September 8, 2025

SF Opera remounts a production of Verdi’s Rigoletto with standout Adela Zaharia in the role of Gilda.