SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Feature Elena Pankratova Arrives at SF Opera Primed to Inhabit Elektra, One of Opera's Most Punishing Roles Victoria Looseleaf - June 4, 2026 The Russian soprano will make her SFO debut as the vengeful heroine in her 17th production of Strauss’s Elektra. Review Doubt Makes Compelling Drama at Opera Parallèle Lisa Hirsch - June 2, 2026 A superb new chamber version of Douglas Cuomo’s opera is given a terrific production. Review LA Opera Closes Conlon Era With a Dazzling, Tech-Heavy Magic Flute Harlow Robinson - June 2, 2026 The design of Barrie Kosky’s imaginative production brought whimsy to the performances. Music News Opera Parallèle Plans to Keep the Throttle Open in 2026–2027 Michael Zwiebach - June 2, 2026 The contemporary opera company is bringing a diverse slate of work to San Francisco next season. Review Orli Shaham's Café Ludwig Showcases New American Chamber Works Richard S. Ginell - June 2, 2026 Pacific Symphony's beloved Sunday chamber series makes its recorded debut with eight new works. Review A New Album of Latine Music, Anchored by Léon and Ortiz Esteban Meneses - June 1, 2026 Ensemble for These Times surveys nine composers on El Tiempo Latine, with highlights from León, Ortiz, and figgis-vizueta. Review A Witty, Uneven Barber of Seville at SF Opera Steven Winn - June 1, 2026 As sunny and funny as ever, SF Opera’s revival of its popular 2013 production is musically middling. Feature A Brazilian Jazz Pianist Carries On His Late Mentor’s Music Andrew Gilbert - May 27, 2026 Jovino Santos Neto returns to the Bay Area with the work of Hermeto Pascoal, the genre-bending legend who died last September. Review Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio Wows SFJAZZ Andrew Gilbert - May 27, 2026 Mahanthappa’s ensemble clearly enjoys the music, which they perform in high-voltage versions. Review Dudamel Opens his Final Disney Hall Run with a Wagnerian Epic Richard S. Ginell - May 27, 2026 The music director presented Die Walküre across six days of performances last weekend. He bids farewell to the LA Phil on June 5-7. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … Next › Next page Last » Last page