San Francisco

The Oakland-born composer of “Oh Happy Day” died this past January, and his music will be at the center of Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir’s festival performances.

Sondheim's classic musical pointedly staged at the San Francisco Playhouse.

The first complete recording of the famous 1937 agit-prop opera is surprisingly timely.

Substantial scenes from all corners of the repertory give burgeoning professionals much to work with.

The former general director receives S.F. Opera’s highest honor.

Fun, silliness, and some great music abound in the West-Coast premiere of this buffa rarity.

The prolific composer talks about her creative life and her new opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

An evening of premieres by women choreographers proves the power of embracing new challenges.

A lost Coltrane album and a document of the final tour Miles Davis and Coltrane made together.

Jazz pianist Dr. Valerie Capers talks about her album Wagner Takes the A Train.