Features

Lisa Hirsch - March 23, 2026

The “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” of the Bay Area opera community will be feted at Opera Parallèle’s gala.

Jeff Kaliss - March 17, 2026

Before an appearance at Zellerbach Hall, Silkroad brings free workshops, jams, and screenings to Black Arts Movement.

Katelyn Simone - March 10, 2026

Renewed interest in the composer — known for opera, Broadway, and film — inspired the production, running March 13-14 in New York City.

Victoria Looseleaf - March 4, 2026

Fresh off winning the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the cutting-edge ensemble will perform at Bing Concert Hall on March 8.  

Andrew Gilbert - February 24, 2026

Pentatone is releasing a full opera, with reconstructed orchestration, by the 20th century’s foremost composition teacher.

Andrew Gilbert - February 18, 2026

A farewell tour brings the classical guitar duo and their exciting program to locations across California at the end of the month.

Andrew Gilbert - February 10, 2026

SFCV’s Andrew Gilbert recounts his five-year friendship with the trailblazing arranger and trombonist, who would have turned 100 last month.

Andrew Gilbert - February 3, 2026

Jim Kweskin has a mammoth legacy, but he’s humbly still doing what he’s always done.

Before 2026 applications are due, learn how the project has positively impacted composers Jens Ibsen, Kyle Rivera, and Trevor Weston.

Emily Wilson - January 21, 2026

The premiere of the choreographer’s full-length Eugene Onegin opens the company’s 2026 repertory season.