Previews

Enjoy a musical cornucopia, and do some good, as well when you join San Francisco pianist, composer, and conductor Stephen Prutsman for “Bach and Forth,” a look at what the works from the composer whom Prutsman considers “the greatest Western composer of all time.”

A rare opportunity approaches to hear the great mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade endearingly up close.

There are still two weekends left to catch Opera San Jose's Tosca. The company's cast of young professionals on the cusp of breaking out is perfect for Puccini's tale.

A must-see concert from pianist Sarah Cahill at the Hotel Rex on Wednesday will feature spiritual music from several angles.

Anybody who likes Romantic music will love Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs and the interpreter at the San Francisco Symphony this week will be the young, golden-voiced soprano Elza van den Heever.

If you haven't already (or even if you have) now is the time to check out International Orange Chorale of San Francisco.

A preview of the season opener at the Oakland East Bay symphony and a one-of-a-kind chat with Carlos Santana, who is bringing people together across musical lines, and is right in tune with the orchestra.

It turns out the Bay Area has a legit klezmer band of its own. A concert titled “Klezmania!” will celebrate the holidays and Chanukah with traditional klezmer, Yiddish and Israeli folk songs, along with original klezmer compositions.

The Berkeley Repertory Theatre is adding another dimension to The Composer is Dead, with an original theatrical adaptation of this wildly popular marriage between Lemony Snicket’s story and Nathaniel Stookey’s musical score. The work comes to the stage Dec. 2.

Marco Pereira, maestro of Brazilian guitar arrives in the Bay Area to offer a bountiful must-see concert.