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

Collin Ziegler - May 27, 2026

The opera delineates the real-life friendship between librettist Howard Reich and Elie Wiesel, Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor.

Jessica Zimmer - May 22, 2026

Based on John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer-winning play, the opera asks whether audiences can handle uncertainty.   

Lily O'Brien - May 19, 2026

Reyes Dance’s String Quartet No. ATE explores the choreographer’s recent Type 2 diabetes diagnosis.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 19, 2026

The baritone speaks with SF Classical Voice ahead of his 75th time singing Figaro in The Barber of Seville.

Jeff Kaliss - May 18, 2026

On his new album, the singer moves between defiance, lyricism, and ghoulish humor across works by nine living composers, including Gordon Getty.

Charles Burns - May 18, 2026

During a listening party at Monk Space, there was obvious artistic synergy between the composer and The Industry — a cutting-edge opera company.

Charles Burns - May 15, 2026

The composer’s latest album underscores the long, unfinished promise of equality.

Shiriel King Abramson - May 12, 2026

Now in its fourth year, Melissa Tannus’s festival brings nine teachers and a weekend of classes, jams, and performances to S.F.

Jim Farber - May 12, 2026

Departing Music Director James Conlon presided over the whimsical production of Benjamin Britten’s opera at the cathedral.

Andrew Gilbert - May 5, 2026

Maurice White’s long-lost concerto and orchestral arrangements of his hits anchor a tribute concert 23 years in the making.