San Francisco

Multiconcert residencies at key Bay Area venues allow artists to stretch beyond the boundaries of one-off performances.

This year’s emerging opera talent takes the limelight through the largesse of series founder James Schwabacher.

It’s one helluva musical journey at the Getty Villa.

Weaving easily between 1940s jazz styles and more contemporary music, Shelby’s 2006 suite is a masterpiece.

Everything goes right in this charmer, as the S.F. Ballet puts its best foot forward in its regular season opener.

A world premiere, a role debut for Plácido Domingo, and a little bit of Hollywood.

A multimedia concert, inspired by Mad Max: Fury Road, combines classical and popular music for an immersive experience.

The peerless vocalist made her run at SFJAZZ a veritable love fest.

A lush, three-disc set from Resonance Records taps deep into the Eric Dolphy legacy.

Some repertory staples get a makeover and fresh casting, while The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs gets its local premiere.