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Simple staging and sublime performances make the three-hour “variety show” zip by with style.

New music and old mixed together in a concert that showed how a balanced playlist can refresh the ears.

Feud between L.A. Philharmonic’s Gustavo Dudamel and President Nicolas Maduro cited as reason for the cancellation.

The lauded film derives much of its power from an intricate tapestry of music, sound, and effects.

Artistic Director Lisa Bielawa will step down after the 2017–2018 season.

The vibrant program showcased brilliant new compositions and outstanding musicianship.

Hidden Gems: Nánási tackles a Strauss rarity, Ars Minerva revives La Circe, and a cache of classic 78s is made public.

Final voting ends at 6 p.m. (Pacific) for the third annual SFCV Best of the Bay poll. Vote for your favorite classical-music artists, events, venues, and more.

Libby Larsen’s operatic adaptation of Shelley is less than riveting in a confusing production.

A.B.S. Academy participants show their stuff in an assured performance.