San Francisco

16 composers premiered works that paint visions of the Earth. While some pieces failed to evolve, Cellist Gautier Capuçon’s virtuosity shone through.

The new work by Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang is wry, funny, and irreverent, with a powerful message underneath the dazzling spectacle.

Vancouver-based Ballet BC brought its Bolero X to L.A., a production that involved 31 dancers from USC’s Kaufman School of Dance.

Despite uncertainty in arts funding, Pocket Opera is set to press ahead with an ambitious season in 2026.

The company will revive Francesca Zambello’s Der Ring des Nibelungen in 2028.

The world premiere by composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang opens Nov. 14 at War Memorial Opera House.

Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen and SF Opera composers are in the running.

The bassist/composer’s live performance of her film score was an act of remembrance.

The energetic young period ensemble and vocal soloist Nicoletta Berry brought thrilling intensity to Italian Baroque music.

Ahead of his concert with the SF Symphony, Danny Elfman reflects on his 40 years working with Tim Burton.