San Francisco

Dancers go toe-to-toe with the unknowable in William Forsythe’s absorbing Blake Works I.

The debut recital series showcasing opera’s rising stars is back from its pandemic hiatus.

The peerless bass-baritone and pianist Julius Drake are superb in a recital featuring a new song cycle by Mark-Anthony Turnage.

Backed by a fine chamber ensemble and jazz trio, the violinist finds something new to say about classic American songs.

A new generation of visionary directors stands tradition on its head to find relevant ways to present opera.

The quirky wind quartet’s new album revels in archly intellectual concepts.

Lots of firsts for the company as Lina González-Granados takes up the baton, the banjo makes an appearance, and an opera for babies debuts.

What to explore first in the great pianist’s recordings.

Anthony Roth Costanzo and Justin Vivian Bond team up on a delightful new Decca release.

An impressive range of talent is expected to make the inaugural jazz festival at the performing arts center at Cal State Northridge a major draw.