Women in Music

Victoria Looseleaf - June 4, 2026

The Russian soprano will make her SFO debut as the vengeful heroine in her 17th production of Strauss’s Elektra.

Lisa Hirsch - May 27, 2026

The newly appointed San Francisco Symphony music director talks about repertoire, her influences, and the role of a conductor. 

Janos Gereben - May 21, 2026

“The Bay Area [is] the place where the future gets invented,” Chan said on becoming the first woman to lead the Symphony as music director.

Janos Gereben - May 12, 2026

The sought-after conductor has become a regular at San Francisco Symphony for good reason.

Michael Zwiebach - May 5, 2026

Charged with emotion, the soprano gave a glimpse of her upcoming album, “The Fiddle and the Drum,” at Zellerbach Hall last Sunday.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 28, 2026

With her large social media following and concerts that defy expectations, Anna Lapwood is leading a renaissance for organ music.

Steven Winn - April 14, 2026

The eclectic quartet played Shaw’s alluring melodies and tight harmonies with verve. Everyone had an engrossing, high time.   

Jeff Kaliss - April 6, 2026

Raised by her jazz musician father in Santiago, the tenor saxophonist will perform in La Jolla on April 11 and in Berkeley on April 15.

Hayley Dunn - March 31, 2026

The award-winning violinist shares how she approaches building a recital program.

Scott Cmiel - March 31, 2026

A Pat Metheny S.F. premiere highlighted a concert by the guitar master and his star student.