SFCV’s writers report on topics relevant to the San Francisco area. Preview Dancing With Bob: Rauschenberg’s Choreographic Life Returns to the Stage Victoria Looseleaf - May 5, 2026 The Wallis hosts a program reviving Rauschenberg’s collaborations with Trisha Brown and Merce Cunningham, marking the artist’s centennial. Review Renée Fleming Turns Cal Performances Recital into an Intimate Master Class Michael Zwiebach - May 5, 2026 Charged with emotion, the soprano gave a glimpse of her upcoming album, “The Fiddle and the Drum,” at Zellerbach Hall last Sunday. Review Mere Mortals at SF Ballet: Absorbing Interrogation of A.I. Leaves More Questions Than Answers Shiriel King Abramson - April 28, 2026 Greek myth, contemporary electronica, and video combine in Aszure Barton’s visionary ballet. Feature Silent Cinema, and Its Music, Returns to the Castro Lisa Hirsch - April 28, 2026 Four accompanists reflect on improvising, composing, and the unlikely paths that led them to scoring silent films. Music News Cal Performances Gears Up for Its 120th Season Janos Gereben - April 28, 2026 The 2026-2027 season, announced on April 28, includes birthday celebrations for Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and John Adams. Review Future Forward by Smuin Contemporary Ballet Finds Its Wings Shiriel King Abramson - April 28, 2026 The program features two world premieres with compelling themes and a tribute to founder Michael Smuin. Review At LA Opera Gala, James Conlon’s Farewell is a Retirement in Name Only Harlow Robinson - April 27, 2026 The outgoing music director gave a strong performance at the black-tie gala held in his honor. Music News SF International Arts Festival Overcomes Global Problems Janos Gereben - April 21, 2026 The exciting lineup of guest artists has been thinned by visa denials, but the performance schedule is still full. Review James Conlon Leads a Brilliant Falstaff at Los Angeles Opera Jim Farber - April 21, 2026 In his penultimate production as music director, Conlon directs a terrific cast with spontaneity and emotional clarity. Music News Festival Napa Valley Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season Victoria Looseleaf - April 20, 2026 Running July 4-19, the summer season features premieres by Jake Heggie and John Corigliano, plus performances by Renée Fleming and Wynton Marsalis. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 … Next › Next page Last » Last page