Women in Music

Jeff Kaliss - July 7, 2025

Soprano Leslie Katter stars in an evocative recital featuring a world premiere by composer JJ Hollingsworth to a text by Lisa Delan.

Richard S. Ginell - June 30, 2025

Conducting his friend Kaija Saariaho’s Adriana Mater, Salonen makes the best case for this disturbing, sometimes dreamlike opera.

Emily Wilson - June 30, 2025

As mentors and impresarios, the couple have kept chamber music in the U.S. stocked with talent, ideas, and festivals.

Andrew Gilbert - June 24, 2025

A leading figure on the New York and Bay Area scenes, Seeling never compromised her artistry or expectations.

Annelies Zijderveld - June 20, 2025

In her spare time, van den Heever, who’s currently singing the role of Elettra in SF Opera’s Idomeneo, is an accomplished chef and baker.

Harlow Robinson - June 17, 2025

In Los Angeles, the soprano is joined by stage stars Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, and Tituss Burgess for a heartening recital.

Keith Gleason - June 16, 2025

In niches throughout the huge columbarium, more than 40 musical acts of varying kinds are set to perform at this year’s event.

Jim Farber - June 16, 2025

Flutist Claire Chase’s astonishing programming for 2025 is devoted to music with complexities beyond the sounded notes.

Jeff Kaliss - June 12, 2025

The world premiere of this quasi-operatic choral work by composer Mark Winges and poet-soprano Lisa Delan makes its points theatrically.

Lisa Hirsch - June 8, 2025

As the conductor’s tenure with the orchestra nears its end, composer Gabriella Smith is back with a new nature-focused work.