Artist Spotlights

Lily O'Brien - May 20, 2019

The go-to coloratura talks about her special relationship with local ensembles and upcoming performances in wide-ranging roles.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 18, 2019

The composer talks about the upcoming Fluxus Festival and “Noon to Midnight” music marathons.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 9, 2019

The piano phenom and budding composer chats about his approach to Beethoven, his upcoming gig with the LA Phil, and the state of classical music.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 27, 2019

From Philip Glass to Caroline Shaw, Muhly calls on a host of longtime collaborators for his upcoming show at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.

Lily O'Brien - April 26, 2019

The young keyboard wizard and conductor chats about his new position as executive director of the SFEMS.

Lou Fancher - April 23, 2019

The prolific composer and performer talks about her new album and her life of listening and creating.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 16, 2019

The groundbreaking director and librettist talks about his reimagined Perséphone, his fascination with Stravinsky, and the role of the artist today.

Lily O'Brien - April 13, 2019

The pianist and composer plays SFJAZZ with his trio April 20–21.

Lou Fancher - April 12, 2019

The eclectic pianist chats about her influences and inspirations for Holes in the Sky.

Jeff Kaliss - April 9, 2019

The lauded choral conductor/composer talks about his concert-length musical response to a notorious anti-gay hate crime.