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For over 25 years, Shirley Verrett reigned as a leading diva of the international operatic stage. On the occasion of Black History Month, SFCV publishes major portions of the interview with Verrett, who died last year.  

Our very own San Francisco Symphony have come up with an excellent performance of the most famous symphony of them all. This release is worth making some sublime noise about.

Gabriele Cassone came to all his instruments — the modern trumpet, the natural trumpet, and the keyed trumpet — almost by accident. But what a series of happy accidents they proved to be; showcased in a concert this weekend by Philharmonia Baroque.

Violinist Hilary Hahn catapulted into the international spotlight as a teenager, when the uncommon maturity of her debut recording shot it to the top of the charts. Now all grown up at 31, she returns to Herbst Theatre on Feb. 19.

Lyric tenor and composer Roland Hayes (1887-1977) may be the most important “Aframerican” (his term) classical singer of the 20th century that you don’t know about.

An international community is mourning the loss of guitarist and educator Frank Longay, credited for spearheading the adaptation of the Suzuki method of music education for the classical guitar.

Many enthusiastic Gilbert & Sullivan fans are not familiar with The Yeomen of the Guard.
And yet, when you finally get to this atypical, unusual work — currently presented by Lamplighters — there are great rewards to be found, including some of G&S' best music and most clever lyrics. 

Gilbert and Sullivan's The Yeoman of the Guard contains some of the pair's best songs and when performed by Lamplighters Musical Theatre, it's an entertaining way for anyone to spend two carefree hours.

In Eonnagata, coming to Cal Performances, three major artists challenge themselves outside their comfort zones.

Leave it to the enterprising Nicole Paiement and the San Francisco Conservatory's ongoing BluePrint series to celebrate Bowles' musical legacy on the 100th anniversary of his birth.