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.
The orchestra plans to keep mixing old and new in its concerts, offering something for everyone in the community.
With its trademark instrumental menagerie, the group illuminates scores by Harry Partch and gives two world premieres.
In Los Angeles, the soprano is joined by stage stars Lindsay Mendez, Jessie Mueller, and Tituss Burgess for a heartening recital.
Violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock is the artistic force behind this summer series in Corona del Mar that’s well worth a trip.
The composer and philanthropist sees three of his works performed by the orchestra this week.
In niches throughout the huge columbarium, more than 40 musical acts of varying kinds are set to perform at this year’s event.
The pioneering minimalist composer is honored over two evenings, and his music seems to speak to the ethos of everyone onstage.
Flutist Claire Chase’s astonishing programming for 2025 is devoted to music with complexities beyond the sounded notes.