San Francisco

Philip Glass’s portrait of Gandhi’s early career is vital and suggestive in the celebrated production by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch.

Bay Area musicians building their own record labels create a bulwark against the tidal wave of digital distribution.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Gives Prokofiev’s ballet an L.A. spin.

A straightforward production of Richard Strauss’s beautiful score.

The venerable institution is vital and current, as a week of performances demonstrates.

Hancock’s powerful jazz ignited sparks on stage — with the orchestra and without.

Julie Adams is terrific as Mimi, and a relaxed, modern setting sets the stage for great singing and playing throughout.

The visionary jazz artist continues to find new expression through his compositions and personal performances.

In his recent Bay Area sets, the musician turned on a new audience with an aesthetic that mixes electronic dance loops and beats with traditional jazz grooves.

Two distinguished groups forge a testament to the artistic possibilities of collaboration.