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Rubin, who died last week at the age of 81, was a staunch supporter of classical music writers.

With travel to the country impossible, ensembles and presenters are adjusting their seasons and touring plans.

The famous academic and activist curates a concert that reflects her personal journey.

The conductor burnishes her resume with strong performances of music by Sergei Rachmaninoff and Jessie Montgomery.

With an enterprising Baroque band and a cast and crew of mostly locals, a major opera director sets up a local festival in a community hall.

The new piece, written for Emanuel Ax, is bookended by two familiar staples.

At SF Performances, the group premieres a new quintet that has its moments, with Andres on piano.

Whether it’s preparing the SFS Chorus or conducting the LA Master Chorale, Wong has a knack for bringing musicians together.

Cheng is one of the great explorers of new music, pushing herself beyond her comfort zone and finding delight in the unexpected.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes on Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto, while Dudamel leads a Villa-Lobos ballet and Stravinsky’s Firebird.