Artist Spotlights

The virtuoso pianist talks about her life in music and her many projects to engage and encourage budding musicians.

The adventurous outgoing artistic director of Long Beach Opera discusses his new production of Peter Maxwell Davies’s opera, and looks back over his 23 seasons with the company.

The versatile singer and actor talks about inhabiting the spirits of four iconic African American women in the long-running show.

The San Francisco choreographer talks about the diverse traditions informing the new works in “Triple Take.”

The globally admired performer relishes her new role integrating the cultural center’s rich artistic vision.

Trombonist Pat Mullan talks about how the ensemble pays tribute to African-American jazz masters Mary Lou Williams and Melba Liston.

The dean of Irish pipers talks about a lifetime in traditional music and his upcoming gigs in California with the esteemed Celtic ensemble.

The famous tenor sings Roberto Devereux at LA Opera this month and next.

SFCO’s music director believes that classical music is seriously fun, and he plans to share the joy in a series of upcoming concerts.

The electroacoustic duo brings their dramatic fusion of traditional Middle-Eastern music, electronica, and cutting-edge visuals to the Green Center on Feb. 20.