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When a composer has a great dance tune with no place to go, it's time to write a serenade. Serenades are on the populist end of classical music, which is why the San Francisco Symphony is devoting one of their summer pops concerts to them. Eine, kleine Nachtmusik is a case in point: We don't know why Mozart composed it, but since tunes dropped from his brain like water droplets off a wet collie, he didn't really need a reason, did he?

Ever wanted to hear the sounds of Alaskan wildlife presented in the context of live, contemporary music? Of course you have.

For decades, the Afro-Cuban music scene was a thriving part of the San Francisco Bay Area music scene. But with gigs drying up, the great players here have few outlets for their genius.

The Fourth of July wouldn’t be complete without parades, barbeques, fireworks … and music. And, there's nothing like live music to really help you celebrate. Fortunately for fans of classical music and the Fourth, three local symphonies are supplying the tunes.

The celebrated composer/singer/producer keeps alive his legacy of hits, and talks about how Hurricane Katrina made him change course.

A season ending performance of the challenging Missa Solemnis offers an evening of individual beauties interspersed and some disjointed moments.

In this SFCV-exclusive video, Kermit Ruffins (one of the original Rebirth members) and Big Sam Williams talk about the New Orleans musical scene, its revival after Hurricane Katrina, and the classic tradition that is so clearly present when they put their horns to their lips.

The stage director/choreographer strives to get his singers to embody their roles, so the audience can sense that their story is alive and present onstage.

Episode 9: Composing for Kids. Back in the day, composers from Bach to Bartok wrote music for beginning musicians, but that tradition is overlooked today. Composer Belinda Reynolds talks about the joys and the importance of writing music for younger players, and gives a few examples and tips as well.