Features

Mark MacNamara - July 12, 2016

Rise up amateurs. Eric Kujawsky is not accepting second-class status for his orchestra of music lovers.

Paul Kotapish - July 12, 2016

Surprise: Many of our favorite novels and nonfiction books feature music and musicians. Here are some recommendations for great beachside reading.

Mark MacNamara - July 5, 2016

T.A. takes a page from MTT’s playbook, but develops it in his own way.

Janos Gereben - July 5, 2016

Donald Pippen is still in the pocket, what music directors earn, and a sneak peak at the S.F. Ballet at work.

Michael Zwiebach - July 5, 2016

Cool new recordings from ICE, Beiser, and Ensemble Signal for hot summertime listening.

Tim Page - July 4, 2016

The Pulitzer Prize-winning music critic writes about rebuilding his life after a traumatic brain injury.

Mark MacNamara - June 28, 2016

David Gockley tells the story of the San Francisco tradition he created and reflects on his record as an operatic populist.

Mark MacNamara - June 24, 2016

Your cheat sheet to 18 different festivals across California and the West Coast.

Janos Gereben - June 21, 2016

The sfSoundFestival focuses on the fringes of musical notation, keyboardists convene at Cliburn Competion, and more.

Michael Zwiebach - June 20, 2016

Running an opera company is like running a marathon: preparation, planning, and attention to detail determine whether you get to the finish line.