Previews

Emily Wilson - December 16, 2025

The orchestra will once again bring the acclaimed jazz-classical album to life with live actors and an animated background.

Lily O'Brien - December 9, 2025

Jazz pianist Vijay Iyer, sarod player Alam Khan, and tablaist Nitin Mitta meet at The Freight, in Berkeley on Dec. 13.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 8, 2025

Parable of Portals, a dance performance inspired by the late science-fiction author’s works, lands at CAP UCLA on Dec. 11.

Jessica Zimmer - December 2, 2025

Ukraine’s musical diversity is highlighted in a carols concert conceived by conductor/ scholar Marika Kuzma.

Victoria Looseleaf - December 1, 2025

Young voices of the celebrated children’s choir will bring holiday cheer to the Los Angeles area this month under the leadership of Fernando Malvar-Ruiz.

Lily O'Brien - November 18, 2025

The whimsical production reimagines the classic tale through illusionary dance techniques.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 3, 2025

The electronic music composer and performer has hit a lot of milestones early in her career, but she’s not chasing fame — it’s chasing her.

Andrew Gilbert - November 2, 2025

A new work inspired by the light in dark times is set to introduce the Oakland Symphony’s performance of Verdi’s Messa da Requiem.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 25, 2025

Migraines, a mystic, and a 25-year historical fascination culminated in the composer’s first opera, debuting at the Los Angeles Opera Nov. 5–9.

Victoria Looseleaf - October 25, 2025

The Halloween season continues Nov. 7–9 with eclectic stagings of famous opera deaths and a reimagined American ghost story.