Women in Music

Lisa Hirsch - November 7, 2025

The anti-hero Hercules tries to marry his son’s fiancée, gods and goddesses intervene — what could possibly go wrong?

Andrew Gilbert - November 4, 2025

The bassist and bandleader’s initiative is a love letter to the Bay Area’s improvised music scene.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 3, 2025

The electronic music composer and performer has hit a lot of milestones early in her career, but she’s not chasing fame — it’s chasing her.

Chloe Wintersteen - October 28, 2025

The Tony Award-winning musical about the women’s suffrage movement runs in S.F. through Nov. 9, and opens in L.A. Nov. 18.

Jeff Kaliss - October 28, 2025

The singer recounts her journey to stardom, her influences, and her latest albums.

Lisa Hirsch - October 21, 2025

The conductor enters the fifth year of her tenure after a string of successes with Wagner and Verdi.

Chloe Wintersteen - October 10, 2025

Iris Nemani curated the organization’s 2025–2026 season and intentionally put women at the forefront of the program.  

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.