San Francisco

Under new leadership, the festival’s 68th edition featured jazz royalty and rising stars, with an impressive lineup of singers at the forefront.

The Paris Opera Ballet presented the North American premiere of Hofesh Shechter’s Red Carpet at Cal Performances on Oct. 2.

The jazz pianist, who will perform in the Bay Area this October, left New York to home in on his musical identity.

Avery Boettcher shines as the opera’s tragic protagonist, but middling results from her counterparts weigh down the production.

The pianist and hip-hop artist mixes classical, jazz, and a bit of everything into an impressive set in the festival “lounge.”

A new full-length ballet by choreographer Hofesh Schechter is set to have its North American premiere at Cal Performances, from Oct. 2–4.

Following the release of his new record, You’re Exaggerating!, the pianist has upcoming gigs in San Jose and Oakland.

At YBCA, “Deep River” is a powerful, urgent meditation shedding light on troubled times.

Under new leadership, the annual festival promises a 2025 program centered on Cuban and vocal music in partnership with SFJAZZ.

The family-friendly Hello, Star, part of the company’s Hands-On Opera program, will be previewed at the gallery 836M this week.