Artist Spotlights

Jason Victor Serinus - December 13, 2021

The intrepid pianist talks about performing works by 54 women composers in her upcoming seven-hour marathon at BAMPFA.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 6, 2021

The polymath composer tells SFCV about his creative process and curating the latest installment of SFS’s genre-busting music showcase.

Lou Fancher - November 22, 2021

The new KDFC morning host relays her history as a singer, actor, and radio personality, and shares her philosophy of inclusiveness in classical music.

Tamzin Elliott - November 16, 2021

The eminent composer in conversation about her six-and-a-half decades in experimental music

Lou Fancher - November 15, 2021

With The Bell Rang, the pair honor Barbara Lee with an installation at Mills College.

Lisa Houston - November 15, 2021

The acclaimed soprano talks with SFCV about her dream roles, balancing her performing and professorial duties, and making kindness count.

Michael Zwiebach - November 2, 2021

The conductor was at the center of the major opera house revival of Handel, and he brings that experience to the West Coast with Alcina.

Lou Fancher - November 2, 2021

The legendary saxophonist and composer talks about his brilliant career spent upending expectations. Iphigenia makes its West Coast premiere in February.

Lily O'Brien - October 30, 2021

The jazz saxophonist talks about preserving, innovating, and expanding on his illustrious musical roots in upcoming shows at SFJAZZ.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 25, 2021

The globetrotting Finnish conductor talks about her upcoming run of concerts with the LA Phil and her musical journey.