Jeff Kaliss

Here’s a way to shake up the usual and hear a broad variety of great music at the same time.

Young composer Noah Luna finds a way to thrive in his business and support his family by embracing an array of genres, technologies, and career alternatives.

Although his solo careers drew him out of the Romero Guitar Quartet he’d grown up with, the lively, loquacious Angel Romero has retained his vital family connections.

Wes Anderson’s film Moonrise Kingdom, is brimming with fine actors and classical music reflecting childhood from Britten, Schubert, Saint-Saëns, and even Hank Williams.

Violinist Hilary Hahn pairs with the prepared piano of Volker Bertelmann (aka Hausckha) on the spontaneous and exotic Silfra.

Here's what a crew of teenage reporters noticed, part of a collaboration between SFCV and 826 Valencia, at last month's S.F. Symphony concert. Are you young at heart? Find out if you shared their likes and dislikes.

Noted German violinist Isabelle Faust conveys her mastery of Beethoven at Herbst Theatre, playing her “Sleeping Beauty” Stradivarius and accompanied by the much-praised Alexander Melnikov.

The world’s most famous singer of Afghani music (now a Fremont resident) is set to perform her captivating songs in Richmond.

The Oakland East Bay Symphony certainly can play, but can it swing? Its season-ending program, of new works and tried-and-true ones, was a mixed bag.

While missing his late wife and performing and recording partner, Jordi Savall continues to cross centuries, and cultural and geographic boundaries in celebration of early music. Next month Cal Performances will bring him back to the Berkeley Festival & Exhibition.