Women in Music

Jessica Zimmer - September 26, 2025

Concertmaster Nancy Zhou prepares to open the 2025-2026 season on Oct. 4.

Rebecca Wishnia - September 22, 2025

Conductor James Gaffigan returns to the San Francisco Symphony with a program of American works by George Gershwin, Carlos Simon, and Duke Ellington.

Michael Zwiebach - September 16, 2025

The award, given by the Klein String Competition, honors the musical educator for creating and guiding the successful training organization.

Collin Ziegler - September 16, 2025

The pianist’s season-opening recital for Noe Music, on Sept. 14, spanned two centuries of the étude genre.

Steven Winn - September 16, 2025

The orchestra’s season opener delivered stellar performances just hours after a labor deal was reached.

Harlow Robinson - September 3, 2025

Romanian soprano Adela Zaharia will sing Gilda in San Francisco Opera's production of Verdi's Rigoletto, which runs from Sept. 5-27.

Andrew Gilbert - September 1, 2025

The two superstars came together on a project highlighting the African roots of diverse music.

Iris Kwok - August 23, 2025

From Monteverdi to Missy Mazzoli, the cellist’s newest record features a range of compositions honoring female characters of tragic myths.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 1, 2025

As chairwoman of the Annenberg Foundation, Wallis supported civics, culture, and conservation, especially in Los Angeles.

Harlow Robinson - July 30, 2025

Composer Aleksandra Vrebalov’s work will be performed during Cabrillo's “Chasing Light” program on August 2.