San Francisco

The pedal-steel guitar virtuoso talks about his instrument, its role in Black gospel music, and much more. He plays in Oakland on Feb. 27.

Social-justice advocacy is all in a day’s work for the virtuosic drummer. Her run of five unique shows at SFJAZZ starts Feb. 16.

The singer’s four-night stint at SFJAZZ provides food for thought and balm for the soul.

A host of creative talents join forces for a radically reimagined opera based on the ancient Greek myth.

A new, historically informed recording of Debussy’s opera mines the score for gold.

Dancers go toe-to-toe with the unknowable in William Forsythe’s absorbing Blake Works I.

The debut recital series showcasing opera’s rising stars is back from its pandemic hiatus.

The peerless bass-baritone and pianist Julius Drake are superb in a recital featuring a new song cycle by Mark-Anthony Turnage.

Backed by a fine chamber ensemble and jazz trio, the violinist finds something new to say about classic American songs.

A new generation of visionary directors stands tradition on its head to find relevant ways to present opera.