Features

Aimée Ts'ao - October 29, 2024

Using the paintings of Jacob Lawrence as inspiration, the company explores broader themes of exodus and cultural exchange.

Andrew Gilbert - October 28, 2024

The legacy of the late saxophonist and composer is being celebrated by his bandmates in concerts around California this month.

Jeff Kaliss - October 22, 2024

After a five-year closure, Biscuits and Blues is in business again and hoping to bring audiences back with a community celebration.

Lisa Hirsch - October 17, 2024

Under the baton of Eun Sun Kim, the San Francisco Opera Orchestra is rehearsing with the epic scope of Richard Wagner’s music in mind.

Andrew Gilbert - October 15, 2024

The Oakland Symphony’s first concert under Music Director Kedrick Armstrong spotlights the unsung efforts of a Bay Area organization.

Andrew Gilbert - October 7, 2024

The year’s lineup, the first under new Artistic Director Darin Atwater, features a kaleidoscopic range of musical acts.

Lisa Hirsch - September 30, 2024

Recent productions of The Handmaid’s Tale and Innocence have highlighted the work that typically goes unseen at the War Memorial.

Lily O'Brien - September 24, 2024

The highly regarded sound sculptor, composer, engineer, and inventor headlines the 28th Other Minds Festival.

Laura Stanfield Prichard - September 24, 2024

Professional choristers share their experiences singing Joe Hisaishi’s music and talk about the work the now-striking musicians do.

Andrew Gilbert - September 16, 2024

Good things have always happened for the Rio de Janeiro-raised vocalist and multi-instrumentalist when he’s come to California.