San Francisco

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

Katelyn Simone - June 14, 2026

The visionary composer and mentor passed away in 2021 at age 95. Carnegie Hall celebrates the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 13, 2026

The soprano debuted the title role in Susannah at Lyric Opera of Chicago. She returned to perform and record an all-Puccini recital.

Richard S. Ginell - June 12, 2026

A new recording with Donald Runnicles from the Grand Teton Music Festival lands between Viennese warmth and Bernsteinian angst.

Jessica Zimmer - June 10, 2026

The production is a first time collaboration between Festival Opera and The San Francisco Early Music Society.

Collin Ziegler - June 9, 2026

Pairing Igor Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale with a new work made for exciting, enlivening theater.

Lily O'Brien - June 9, 2026

Healdsburg Jazz Festival continues to book major musicians, while growing its community connections and outreach.

Charles Burns - June 9, 2026

Allison Loggins-Hull’s latest album is a deeply personal document of her time with the Cleveland Orchestra.

Richard S. Ginell - June 9, 2026

Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite are released in various, albeit confusing, listening formats.

Scott Cmiel - June 9, 2026

On Vesper, Sean Shibe makes a case that the classical guitar is one of contemporary music's most vital frontiers.

Lisa Hirsch - June 9, 2026

The revival is a devastating triumph powered by Eun Sun Kim and Elena Pankratova.