The Pulitzer Prize-winning music critic writes about rebuilding his life after a traumatic brain injury.
David Gockley tells the story of the San Francisco tradition he created and reflects on his record as an operatic populist.
Your cheat sheet to 18 different festivals across California and the West Coast.
The sfSoundFestival focuses on the fringes of musical notation, keyboardists convene at Cliburn Competion, and more.
Running an opera company is like running a marathon: preparation, planning, and attention to detail determine whether you get to the finish line.
The highly regarded vocal ensemble teams up with innovative director Erika Chong Shuch at Berkeley Rep’s Summer Residency Lab.
A bassist aces the Klein competition, pianos bloom in the garden, and young musicians find support in Silicon Valley.
Merola’s summer Schwabacher concerts, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor gets a fresh hearing in Red Velvet, and an unexpected Facebook diva.
Kaija Saariaho headlines at Ojai and Ojai North this year, sharing time with Tania Leon, Dina El Wedidi, Airuna Sairam, soprano Julia Bullock, and musicologist Susan McClary.
Jake Heggie's new opera edges closer to San Francisco, a new Scrooge at 42nd Street Moon, and a showcase for ballet students.
