San Francisco

Instead of the trash heap, there’s rescuing and rehoming that can be done with any collection that took a lifetime to accumulate.

The master Brazilian composer waited decades for his moment, finally playing live in Berkeley 51 years after his debut album.

An excellent cast gives excellent performances, making the case for the Walnut Creek-based company.

You’d never know the full extent of the music that’s been recorded in the San Francisco studio, but a new documentary examines it all.

A new production of Puccini’s opera relies on filmmaker Arthur Dong’s research into a 1940s Chinese nightclub in the city.

A collection of duets from Handel and Verdi to Kevin Puts showcases the young artists in substantial roles.

This month, iconic Cuban artists representing more than a century of music can be heard from Berkeley to Santa Cruz.

Oakland Public Conservatory and Living Jazz are centering African American musical heritage for students of all ages.

Opera Parallèle’s partnership with the Transgender District is a preview of the company’s plans for a deeper relationship with the community.

A musically satisfying performance lacks dramatic coherence in West Edge Opera’s production.