Artist Spotlights

Niels Swinkels - May 2, 2012

The composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich has to feel crazy in love with a proposed work, otherwise she doesn’t do it.

Marianne Lipanovich - April 24, 2012

Probing the heart of contemporary music is key to the conducting career of Susanna Mälkki, another bright star from Finland.

Jeff Kaliss - April 20, 2012

The Romeros keep the legend of their classical guitar quartet alive through several generations.

Jeff Kaliss - April 17, 2012

Guitarist Yamandu Costa tours with his distinctive seven-string instrument, lending new flavors to to the popular music of Brazil.

Marianne Lipanovich - April 12, 2012

Russian pianist Olga Kern loves her thriving career, painting scenes from nature, and her sophisticated young son.

Jason Victor Serinus - April 10, 2012

The German baritone Matthias Goerne tells why he is drawn to songs with contemporary relevance, allowing him to plumb his emotional depths.

Trista Bernstein - April 3, 2012

Soprano Dominique Labelle shares her thoughts on preparing for a performance, finding one’s career path, and wanting to teach voice to others.

French Clements - March 14, 2012

Whether classical flamenco or modern dance-influenced styles, it’s all in the family in Carolina Lugo’s and Carolé Acuña’s company.

Marianne Lipanovich - March 13, 2012

A beloved chanteuse returns to San Francisco for a journey through time.

Maria Goodavage - March 9, 2012

A composer/cellist Zoë Keating readies for a performance with a venturesome modern dance troupe.