Artist Spotlights

Andrew Gilbert - March 8, 2019

The prolific composer shares stories from his career, from Broadway to Hollywood and back.

Lou Fancher - March 1, 2019

Koh delves deep into her profound connection with the Finnish composer and talks about a new project steeped in her family’s history.

Jim Farber - February 26, 2019

The composer/guitarist’s Triptych (Eyes of One on Another) premieres with the LA Phil’s New Music Group.

Jeff Kaliss - February 21, 2019

The composer and avant-garde guitarist talks about his philosophy of composition, tapping into traditional sources, and the pleasures of working with the local chorus.

Lily O'Brien - February 18, 2019

Everyone’s favorite mezzo-soprano adventures outside the opera world with her latest album.

Lou Fancher - February 14, 2019

The acclaimed, prolific choreographer is making more time to do what she does best: create.

Lily O'Brien - February 9, 2019

Composer Allen Shearer and librettist Claudia Stevens talk about the creation of their new opera, which premieres in collaboration with Earplay this month.

Jim Farber - February 7, 2019

He just plays one in David Lang’s opera.

Jeff Kaliss - January 19, 2019

The peripatetic cellist chats with SFCV about taking artistic risks and his own development.

Lily O'Brien - January 15, 2019

The composer brings new work to the Pivot festival inspired by a cross-country train adventure.