San Francisco

Limmie Pulliam owns the title role in Livermore Valley Opera’s dramatic, well-cast production of Verdi’s challenging opera.

The West Coast premiere of Nicolas Blanc’s Under the Trees’ Voices stands out among works first premiered digitally in 2021.

The first community-based production will combine professionals and amateurs in a cast of hundreds.

Inspired by a lost dance from 1952, this major new work is set to a score by jazz pianist/composer Jason Moran, performed live by Wild Up on March 19.

The star soprano shares thoughts, feelings, and moving song interpretations.

The veteran saxophonist and his supple band play a deeply satisfying set at the enduring S.F. jazz supper club.

Andris Nelsons conducts Gewandhausorchester Lepzig and violinist Vadim Repin in a 90th-birthday tribute to the composer.

SF Ballet’s production melds the classic story with terrific music, astonishing dancing, and splendid staging. Don’t miss it.

Although this year’s nominees don’t represent the industry’s growing diversity, they should be represented in the Oscars telecast.

The composer’s latest disc explores 23 of Ben Schott’s humorous German neologisms via new works performed by six contemporary music ensembles.