Features

As part of its residency at UC Davis, March 15-17, members of the St. Louis Symphony walked over campus and serenaded the Egghead sculptures, created by Robert Arneson, with new music by local composers.

Janos Gereben - March 17, 2013

Extreme brinkmanship failed, and long after several apparent "final" deadlines, efforts to end the strike by musicians of the San Francisco Symphony failed, and the long-planned East Coast tour is now canceled.

Janos Gereben - March 15, 2013

After a 12-hour negotiating session that ended at 4 a.m. on Friday, the strike called by musicians of the San Francisco Symphony on Wednesday, continues.

Michael Zwiebach - March 14, 2013

We can’t throw a parade, but here’s a playlist ready for your celebration of all things Irish.

Jason Victor Serinus - March 12, 2013

It may be a coincidence that Weill Hall, Bing Hall, and Miner Auditorium at SFJAZZ all opened within a few months of each other. But their combined impact is going to be huge in the Bay Area. Experts weigh in on the live experience of these venues: What’s your opinion?

Janos Gereben - March 11, 2013

An in-depth report on the threat of a musicians' strike looming over the San Francisco Symphony.

Michael Zwiebach - March 7, 2013

Here is a short tribute to only a few of the great violinists who have played in the Bay Area in the last month, or who will play here shortly. If the list were complete, it would be twice as long.

Jeff Kaliss - March 5, 2013

This year’s Jewish Music Festival brings to light the cultural achievements of Poland’s once-thriving Jewish community.

Janos Gereben - March 4, 2013

A report on the highlights of the upcoming San Francisco Symphony season.

Jeff Kaliss - March 1, 2013

After the passing of William Bennett (1956-2013), prinicpal oboist of the San Francisco Symphony, a remembrance.