Cofounder Charles Amirkhanian talks about a lifetime of expanding and reshaping the definition of “serious music.”
The legendary jazz pianist makes a rare West-Coast appearance at San Francisco’s Black Cat starting Jan. 23.
The opera’s composer, librettist, and director chat about the evolution of their fresh take on the Orpheus myth.
A Jake Heggie premiere highlights residencies at Kohl Mansion and the Soraya.
The annual sampler of four new works is a boon to opera lovers, creators, and producers alike.
The successful, young executive is ruffling some feathers with her message of change for classical-music organizations.
A world premiere opera, site-specific dance, and music on the Metro are just part of what’s in store for the three-month festival.
The adventurous pianist has fresh ideas for programming SF Performances’ KDFC Salon Series.
Streaming digital music hasn’t completely killed the venerable tradition of great orchestras making interesting records.
The innovative ensemble invests in the evolution of music by commissioning new works by emerging composers.