Jeff Kaliss

The composer and avant-garde guitarist talks about his philosophy of composition, tapping into traditional sources, and the pleasures of working with the local chorus.

A local tour by the St. Lawrence String Quartet kicks off the new collaborative effort to expand access to great chamber music.

Weaving easily between 1940s jazz styles and more contemporary music, Shelby’s 2006 suite is a masterpiece.

The peripatetic cellist chats with SFCV about taking artistic risks and his own development.

The startling 15-year-old pianist headlines four nights at Miner Auditorium, and still has some growing to do.

The vaunted singer talks about her return to S.F. Performances with a program exploring the intersection of jazz and poetry.

The early music pioneer talks about his latest project, which melds musical strands from countries formerly engaged in the slave trade.

Soprano Ann Moss fronts an all-star lineup to honor the legendary singer-songwriter.

The composer’s latest recording sets new and classic poetry to original tunes.

The great tabla drummer connects musical traditions in his Cal Performances concert.