San Francisco

With a complement of string players, the Los Angeles-based group has a unique sound and repertory.

Tod Machover’s raucous theater piece is at UCLA this month, part of the Herb Alpert School of Music’s anniversary for Schoenberg.

Just below the level of international stardom, performers forge their own paths and hone their management skills.

The soloist resurrects the Armenian composer’s Piano Concerto and several solo works in a new recording.

Celebrating Louis Armstrong’s legacy, the project also features classical pianist Cecile Licad and players from Jazz at Lincoln Center.

There are likely Lord of the Rings fans in the orchestra, judging by the total commitment the musicians show in this brilliant film score.

The expert musicians in this Bay Area ensemble produce a vital performance paired with Bach’s Magnificat.

The company’s 2026 lineup includes the premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin and the return of Aszure Barton’s Mere Mortals.

This spring could see major showdowns between musicians and management at both organizations.

Deutsche Grammophon’s live recording with Eleonora Buratto, Jonathan Tetelman, and Ludovic Tézier is well worth a listen.