Previews

When Orquesta Victoria comes to the Bay Area, June 23-27, the group will skip the tried-and-true presentation of the tango (dancers front, musicians in the back) and instead feature a 12-piece orchestra and, sparingly, two pairs of dancers.

The quartet is celebrating its long relationship with the composer by curating a festival with his most significant and rarely-performed works, plus several world premieres composed in his honor.

Percussionist and festival music director Steven Schick talks about the program, which will feature innovative, atmospheric music from the 20th and 21st centuries.

A new production in San Anselmo will have plenty of unusual ideas, dancing, and even some extra music.

Michael Tilson Thomas discusses his vision for the piece, which will be performed June 10-13.

How do you bring stark scenes of wartime Italy to the stage of the Opera House for the world premiere of Marco Tutino's Two Women?

Past recipients of the prestigious award will perform June 2 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Hume Concert Hall.

The rarely staged, epic opera is heading to the San Francisco Opera in June, and tickets are going fast.

New programs extend the organization’s reach into the community, while it continues to attract huge stars.

The devil may steal the show in West Bay Opera’s upcoming production, but he’s going to have some competition.