Lily O'Brien

Lily O'Brien is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for the performing arts. She has written feature articles and previews for a variety of publications including Downbeat, JazzTimes, Marin Arts & Culture, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Marin Independent Journal, and Strings magazine. She is a singer who has performed professionally in a variety of genres, and an avid world traveler and bicyclist.

Articles By This Author

Lily O'Brien - December 9, 2025

Jazz pianist Vijay Iyer, sarod player Alam Khan, and tablaist Nitin Mitta meet at The Freight, in Berkeley on Dec. 13.

Lily O'Brien - November 18, 2025

The whimsical production reimagines the classic tale through illusionary dance techniques.

Lily O'Brien - November 1, 2025

The conductor returns to the Bay Area to begin his first season as the organization’s music director.

Lily O'Brien - July 14, 2025

The storied company is embracing both tradition and innovation by staging a period production of Donizetti’s La fille du régiment at Festival Napa Valley.

Lily O'Brien - June 2, 2025

A whimsical new production brought together by the SF Early Music Society is taking time travel to the next level.

Lily O'Brien - April 28, 2025

The SF International Arts Festival is set to showcase this local group playing traditional instrumental tunes.

Lily O'Brien - April 15, 2025

A five-day residency on campus will connect students with musicians from the innovative and tech-savvy Swiss festival.

Lily O'Brien - April 1, 2025

Via accessible, relatable performances, the San Francisco chamber orchestra is breaking down barriers and gathering a new audience.

Lily O'Brien - March 18, 2025

The Bird of a Thousand Voices is touring the West Coast in a concert version, but a larger staged production waits in the wings.

Lily O'Brien - March 11, 2025

Not content with the usual repertoire, Meijer has forged an unconventional career playing music across genres.