Artist Spotlights

Victoria Looseleaf - August 19, 2025

The 35-year-old maestra will make her LA Philharmonic debut at the Hollywood Bowl on August 26 in an all-Beethoven program.

Jeff Kaliss - August 12, 2025

With a week at SFJAZZ coming up, the bluesman reflects on his seven-decade career.

Lisa Hirsch - August 5, 2025

The Austin-born soprano returns from Germany to play the role of Marie in Berg’s Expressionist masterpiece with West Edge Opera.

Iris Kwok - July 26, 2025

Thorvaldsdottir’s work will be performed at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music on August 9.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 21, 2025

The 29-year-old, returning to the LA Phil this month, says that connecting with an orchestra is all about being open to other perspectives.

Tom Jacobs - July 13, 2025

Ahead of his concerts at Festival Napa Valley and Music Academy of the West, Denève discusses how artistry can bridge generations and cultures.

Ruby Dowling - July 8, 2025

The soloist, who once considered a career onscreen and not just onstage, now uses those tools to interpret concertos.

Michael Zwiebach - July 1, 2025

The neuroscientist’s research is part of a burgeoning field exploring the ways that music supports our health and social lives.

Victoria Looseleaf - June 24, 2025

Mulligan, in demand around the world and a favorite at the War Memorial Opera House, is taking part in the company’s first-ever Pride Concert.

Jeff Kaliss - June 17, 2025

The composer and philanthropist sees three of his works performed by the orchestra this week.