San Francisco

The show was only an hour, but with choreographer Alonzo King backed by master percussionist Zakir Hussain, everything was choice.

In SF Opera’s production of Poulenc’s masterpiece, spiritual concerns are powerfully dramatized.

The Icelandic pianist ups the quirkiness factor by recording his latest album on both a grand and an upright.

Despite challenges, the company has had a vital impact on the Bay Area, presenting African and African American dance.

One of the surest signs that the community is finding its footing again is the opening of a new club, Simon Rowe’s Keys Jazz Bistro.

The city’s storied performing arts complex celebrates a major anniversary this month.

The soprano’s role debut as Madame Lidoine, also her company debut, comes as her career begins to skyrocket.

Baritone Andrew Garland’s must-hear recording includes three of Frank’s vocal works paired with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Spanish Songs.

The choreographer’s latest piece, The Look of Love, draws on songs and feelings that everyone knows.

The actress stars as a talented, imperious conductor in the new movie Tár.