Features

Lou Fancher - January 17, 2017

The bassist, composer, and educator talks about his projects, his work with kids, and using music to reflect a “positive and truthful” history.

Mark MacNamara - January 10, 2017

Conductor Teddy Abrams floats a compelling version of a concert and conversation series to deal with the political divide in Kentucky.

Janos Gereben - January 4, 2017

Concerts for Inauguration Day and Holocaust Remembrance Day, and a new, week-long class for adults at S.F. Ballet.

Rebecca Wishnia - January 4, 2017

From “unmixed pop” to the latest electronica experiments, a new music presenter is bringing in the millennial music lover.

Allan Kozinn - January 3, 2017

The millennial generation of musicians make compelling music without the defined notions of style that their elders once thought a prerequisite.

Janos Gereben - December 20, 2016

A festival from Kronos, a bustling season at Incarnation, quintets delivered, and more.

Paul Kotapish - December 19, 2016

Offered without critique, a smorgasbord of recorded music released this year.

Janos Gereben - December 6, 2016

A chorister in the limelight, Peninsula Women’s Chorus anniversary season, Saariaho in a theater near you, and more.

Jeff Kaliss - December 6, 2016

A cappella ensembles from seven of the hottest high-tech firms in Silicon Valley convene for a night of decidedly low-tech music.

Mark MacNamara - November 29, 2016

An experiment in communal musicmaking has gained followers and become a unique Christmas tradition.