Jim Farber

As performances return, musicians have to be prepared for the stresses of the job. Here’s how they do it.

The company links song cycles by Arnold Schoenberg and Kate Soper.

Trying to shake the pandemic and its performance restrictions is anything but straightforward.

The return to live performances is happening, but there is still uncertainty about what will be allowed, and how soon. We talk to NY Phil’s Deborah Borda, SF Sym’s Mark Hanson, and The Wallis’s Paul Crewes to get their thoughts.

The orchestra’s live performance in front of 4,000 essential workers was an emotional and artistic thrill.

As California relaxes restrictions on indoor gathering, arts administrators work to set schedules and procedures for live performances.

Orchestra musicians are largely freelancers, and their situation is taking a toll on them.

The San Francisco Symphony and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra unveil the next generation of online programming.

The first night of Mainly Mozart’s five-concert orchestra festival attracts a drive-in audience of over 1000.

Refurbishing an old Volkswagen bus, the musicians realize an old American dream.