Artist Spotlights

Jeff Kaliss - October 10, 2025

The affable conductor is expressive on the podium. He talks about his path and the Philharmonia Orchestra's upcoming appearances in Berkeley and Orange County.

Emily Wilson - September 23, 2025

The conductor returns to the San Francisco Symphony to perform Gustav Mahler and Alban Berg, from Sept. 26–28.

Victoria Looseleaf - September 13, 2025

The Torrance-based tenor speaks about the challenges of music theater and his burgeoning career.

Harlow Robinson - September 3, 2025

Romanian soprano Adela Zaharia will sing Gilda in San Francisco Opera's production of Verdi's Rigoletto, which runs from Sept. 5-27.

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.