Artist Spotlights

Lily O'Brien - January 15, 2019

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

Lou Fancher - January 11, 2019

Paul Miller’s multimedia project at the Yerba Buena Center embraces the vast universe of digital information.

Lou Fancher - November 30, 2018

The pianist talks about her upcoming concert with Terry Riley and reflects on the transformative power of a life immersed in music.

Lily O'Brien - November 30, 2018

The renowned conductor talks about her long career, her new book on Handel, and her upcoming stint with the S.F Symphony.

Yoshi Kato - November 27, 2018

The gifted musical multitasker talks about upcoming gigs at SFJAZZ and with the Oakland Symphony.

Lou Fancher - November 27, 2018

The in-demand violist chats about her upcoming performance at S.F. Symphony’s SoundBox.

Jim Farber - November 17, 2018

The composer’s new opera was four years in the making, but it’s right up to date.

Jeff Kaliss - November 17, 2018

The vaunted singer talks about her return to S.F. Performances with a program exploring the intersection of jazz and poetry.

Lily O'Brien - November 5, 2018

The South African-born soprano makes her San Francisco Opera debut this month in Jake Heggie’s It’s A Wonderful Life.

Jeff Kaliss - October 29, 2018

The early music pioneer talks about his latest project, which melds musical strands from countries formerly engaged in the slave trade.