Features

Janos Gereben - August 2, 2011

Symphony Finale with Cinematic Gems

Into music, films, and film music?
Michael Zwiebach - August 2, 2011

From the 1690s all the way to the 2000s, composers have mined Shakespeare for operatic gold. Here's a list of 10 of the best operas based on Shakespeare, so far.

Georgia Rowe - August 2, 2011

For more than half a century, San Francisco Opera’s Merola Program has helped to season young singers, preparing them for fine careers.

Janos Gereben - July 26, 2011

S.F. Opera Negotiations on the Right Track

Unlike the U.S. debt ceiling's rendezvous with destiny, San Francisco Opera's budget situation is in much better shape, thanks in part to union cooperation and willingness to (pardon my French) compromise.
Lisa Petrie - July 25, 2011

The uke is back, as a fun, easy-to-play, four-string instrument that’s backing up best-selling song tracks.

Lisa Petrie - July 21, 2011

Episode 11: Music@Menlo Young Performers Program. Dmitri Atapine from Music@Menlo talks with Dianne about the things that make the Young Performers Program so special.

Mark MacNamara - July 19, 2011

Children’s lives can be transformed at the annual Berkeley/Oakland AileyCamp at Cal Performances in Berkeley. Years later, careers may even bloom out of the intensive experience.

Janos Gereben - July 19, 2011

BBC Proms: Here and Now

Wherever you may be, the "here" of the Proms is BBC-3 on the Web. The "now" extends through Sept. 10,
Janos Gereben - July 18, 2011

Great music and dance, food and wine, beautiful vistas: who could ask for anything more than what Napa’s Festival del Sole provides?