The orchestra under Michael Tilson Thomas lends a helping hand to anyone who’s ever been perplexed by Ives’s symphonies.
The jazz singer’s lyrics on Secrets Are the Best Stories reveal his roots in divinity school.
The “spoken-word chamber opera” created with Kronos Quartet and Youth Speaks lays out a vision of San Francisco through poetry and personal narrative.
The Joffrey Ballet offers a sea of delights at Cal Performances.
The online-only recital features spirited renditions of modern American songs.
Jazz takes center stage with the LA Phil and the octogenarian keyboard wizard.
The International Contemporary Ensemble beautifully animates the composer’s delicate, nature-inspired works.
Violinist Michael Barenboim leads a spirited string octet dedicated to building unity through musical conversation.
The Cuban pianist brings perfect playmates to Yoshi’s for his ever-evolving musical vision.
The virtuoso violinist is more than a match for Paganini’s show-stopper concerto.
