Artist Spotlights

Victoria Looseleaf - December 3, 2025

Pacific Symphony Orchestra’s new music director talks about conducting new and old scores, and connecting with musicians and audiences.

Tom Jacobs - December 2, 2025

The tenor, who ignores partitions between musical styles, brings Verdi, Sinatra, and Sondheim to LA Opera.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 13, 2025

The soprano prepares to sing the lead role in Puccini’s La bohème.

Tim Greiving - November 11, 2025

Ahead of his concert with the SF Symphony, Danny Elfman reflects on his 40 years working with Tim Burton.

Jeff Kaliss - November 7, 2025

Gaïa, a collaboration with 16 composers, is one of the cellist’s latest projects.

Lily O'Brien - November 1, 2025

The conductor returns to the Bay Area to begin his first season as the organization’s music director.

Tom Jacobs - October 28, 2025

Vonsattel will tour Southern California with the Beethoven sonatas and play them at next year’s Music@Menlo festival.

Jeff Kaliss - October 28, 2025

The singer recounts her journey to stardom, her influences, and her latest albums.

Lisa Hirsch - October 21, 2025

The conductor enters the fifth year of her tenure after a string of successes with Wagner and Verdi.

Lou Fancher - October 14, 2025

The Brazilian musician mixes his country’s musical heritage into his solo concerts.