Janos Gereben

A lively — and live — season of seven concerts mixes beloved favorites with some new surprises and community spirit.

The 2021–2022 season will have five operas and three special events.

Violinist Augusta McKay Lodge shines as both ensemble leader and soloist.

The Maestro pays homage to classic B movies while providing a performance opportunity for the famous Thai youth orchestra.

Eleven West Coast premieres highlight a season of live concerts by the usual superb lineup of musicians and dancers.

Esa-Pekka Salonen wields the baton at Davies and Frost.

Checking in on SF Symphony’s former music directors.

Tune in to First Night on July 30 to catch a world premiere from James MacMillan, in the first of 52 concerts this year.

Lineup is still TBA, but expect the usual mix of star talent and genres starting June 20.

Notes on what will and what might happen on opera stages here and around the country.