Music News

Janos Gereben - October 19, 2021

The new-music ensemble unveils an ambitious 51st season.

 

Paul Kotapish - October 19, 2021

The pioneering festival highlighting Black classical-music composers and performers makes its West Coast debut Nov. 10–13.

Janos Gereben - October 18, 2021

SF Opera’s new conductor is getting standing ovations on both sides of the proscenium.

Michael Zwiebach - October 14, 2021

He was one of the Bay Area’s most important musicians, leaving a legacy that was only missing a last chapter.

Jasmine Liu - October 12, 2021

Bard Conservatory’s China Now Music Festival is shot through with California connections and really needs to be performed on the West Coast.

Peter Feher - October 12, 2021

The new season brings together events from mainstage to chamber music at seven venues around the area.

Tom Jacobs - October 12, 2021

The superstar soprano will both perform and lead discussions on music and health.

Janos Gereben - October 11, 2021

The season offers productions of three contemporary operas that underscore OP’s commitment to bringing relevant stories to the stage.

Janos Gereben - October 11, 2021

A new era of hybrid performances makes viewing live opera possible for those staying home.

Michael Zwiebach - October 8, 2021

The chamber orchestra’s new season is filled with variety and initiative, not to mention an intriguing education program.