SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature Celebrating Carlisle Floyd, Father of American Opera, at 100 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. Review Sondra Radvanovsky Steps into the Shoes of Puccini’s Heroines, Live in Chicago 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. Review A Mahler Fifth From the Mountains With Sir Donald Runnicles is Immortalized 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. Preview Handel’s Alcina Enchants in a Thoroughly Baroque Style Jessica Zimmer - June 10, 2026 The production is a first time collaboration between Festival Opera and The San Francisco Early Music Society. Review Left Coast Chamber Ensemble’s Unsettling and Sharp Operatic Double Bill Collin Ziegler - June 9, 2026 Pairing Igor Stravinsky’s A Soldier’s Tale with a new work made for exciting, enlivening theater. Feature Healdsburg Jazz Festival Deepens Its Roots While Looking Outward Lily O'Brien - June 9, 2026 Healdsburg Jazz Festival continues to book major musicians, while growing its community connections and outreach. Review The Cleveland Residency Reconciles Opposites to Great Effect Charles Burns - June 9, 2026 Allison Loggins-Hull’s latest album is a deeply personal document of her time with the Cleveland Orchestra. Feature Gustavo Dudamel Releases Three Final Recordings with LA Phil Richard S. Ginell - June 9, 2026 Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite are released in various, albeit confusing, listening formats. Review First Recordings, Fresh Territory: Sean Shibe Champions Three British Composers 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. Review SF Opera’s Elektra is a Shocking, Brilliant Horror Show of an Opera Lisa Hirsch - June 9, 2026 The revival is a devastating triumph powered by Eun Sun Kim and Elena Pankratova. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page