Music News

Held every fall, the Crowden School in Berkeley opens its doors to music lovers of all ages.

At a time when most orchestras are cutting musicians, Santa Rosa Symphony is building on its success.

​For the first time in the nearly four-decade-long history of the San Francisco Opera's Adler Fellowship a couple has been selected for the program.

Greg MacKellan has announced he is leaving 42nd Street Moon at the end of the 2015-2016 season.

The first major documentary about composer A.R. Rahman's life and work, Jai Ho, is opening the 13th annual 3rd i S.F. International South Asian Film Festival.

The San Francisco Symphony announced on Monday that Matthew Spivey will be director of artistic planning, effective Nov. 9.

Kaija Saariaho is in residence at UC Berkeley's Department of Music, giving a series of lectures while her works are being performed at numerous concerts and recitals on campus.

Robert Cahen, who died Monday in his Hillsborough home at age 86, captured iconic pictures of opera singers for six decades.

Five top ballet companies from around the world are joining for a day of free live streaming of their work, rehearsals, and performances.

The Japan Society of Northern California is presenting a gala concert, featuring blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii on Oct. 17, in the renovated Herbst Theatre.