Artist Spotlights

Victoria Looseleaf - December 23, 2024

The 46-year-old, who recently portrayed Escamillo in SF Opera’s production of Carmen, says he’s just entering the prime years of his career.

Emily Wilson - December 10, 2024

The star of European stages has finally crossed the Atlantic and is making her West Coast debut this month.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 26, 2024

The orchestra’s associate concertmaster understands that, in life as in music, “you can’t sit back and be passive and follow.”

Victoria Looseleaf - November 12, 2024

Costanzo is set to make his Bay Area recital debut in a wide-ranging program presented by San Francisco Performances.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 4, 2024

Following his sensational performance at the 2024 Games in Paris, the French tenor debuts in a recital at The Wallis.

Tom Jacobs - October 28, 2024

The New West Symphony’s music director chats about his programming ethos and working with composer Mason Bates.

Emily Wilson - October 21, 2024

Cann, who debuts with the SF Symphony this week, talks about discovering Price and jazzing Rhapsody in Blue.

Tom Jacobs - October 14, 2024

Okpebholo, in demand in the Bay Area this season, talks about finding inspiration in social issues and other art forms.

Lou Fancher - October 8, 2024

Zimmerman conceived her latest show, The Matchbox Magic Flute, the same way she developed many of her hits.

Yoshi Kato - October 7, 2024

The Japanese musical icon speaks with SFCV about why she stayed away from the Golden State for so long.