Artist Spotlights

Jeff Kaliss - September 25, 2017

The voice of morning radio on KDFC chats about his influences, his long career, and his hopes for the future.

Lisa Houston - September 15, 2017

The celebrated singer is in town this month for a program of Leonard Bernstein works with the S.F. Symphony.

Lisa Hirsch - September 5, 2017

The charming soprano sings the challenging title role in S.F. Opera’s Elektra

Jeff Kaliss - July 17, 2017

The weeklong celebration of this uniquely American composer includes concerts, an audio installation, and a listening party.

Jeff Kaliss - July 9, 2017

The eclectic singer, instrumentalist, and actor joins the SF Symphony for a diverse evening of American music.

Tom Jacobs - June 30, 2017

Patrick Posey, Music Academy of the West's executive director, tells us how he renewed the 70-year-old festival through contemporary music.

Lou Fancher - June 27, 2017

A top cancer researcher nurses a lifelong passion for singing and songwriting. Now she’s releasing her second album.

Lisa Houston - June 19, 2017

There’s way too much on Luca Pisaroni’s plate, but that’s how it has to be with the baritione who takes the role of Frere Laurence in Berlioz’s Roméo e Juliette with S.F. Symphony

Lisa Houston - May 26, 2017

The lauded basso cantabile talks about his background, his technique, and his ongoing quest to inhabit his roles.

Jeff Kaliss - May 23, 2017

The renowned conductor is in town for Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich with the S.F. Symphony.