Women in Music

Michael Zwiebach - March 16, 2026

At Bing Concert Hall, the world-class soprano delivered a memorable program of Italian and Spanish works plus six encores. 

Richard S. Ginell - March 3, 2026

Revolución diamantina, as performed by the LA Philharmonic, is a memorable masterwork.

Lisa Hirsch - February 24, 2026

The Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship is spearheading the #PurpleBaton social media campaign.

Andrew Gilbert - February 24, 2026

A Sunday at Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club also showcased Green’s alluring originals.

Lisa Hirsch - February 24, 2026

Violinist Jennifer Koh was all reserved elegance but didn’t convey the music’s emotional content in her recital.

Hayley Dunn - February 18, 2026

The rising star speaks to a new generation, interpreting music through the lens of her own experience.

Jeff Kaliss - February 10, 2026

After a medical diagnosis put her career on hold, Carter took a teaching position at UCLA and has also become a doula.

Andrew Gilbert - February 10, 2026

SFCV’s Andrew Gilbert recounts his five-year friendship with the trailblazing arranger and trombonist, who would have turned 100 last month.

Steven Winn - February 9, 2026

Joyce DiDonato and Time for Three performed a new song cycle by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts.

Richard S. Ginell - February 3, 2026

At the Jan. 29 concert, she demonstrated a strong connection with the orchestra and a precise conducting style.