Features

The leading technological audience engagement tool is now six years old, and it’s a “game-changer,” according to many insiders we’ve talked to.

The wait is over. We look at the winners of our first-ever Best of the Bay reader poll.

Curious Flights announces its upcoming season, and Seiji Ozawa suffers a hip fracture after a fall.

SFCV sits down with the composers to discuss their pieces, Absolute Jest and Radial Play, and what is next.

Prize-winning tenor Darren Pene Pati returns from the London Operalia with a surprise for his voice coach, and the Independent praises MTT/S.F. Symphony record.

Acoustician Sam Berkow talks about what it takes to tune up the venue’s sound system.

As arts promoters and publicity teams deviate more from traditional norms, we’re finding unexpected connections with other industries, like sports. Find out how some ambitious symphony executives are remaking their brands.

Glorious vocal recordings by three different artists are reason enough to spend some of your summer reclining with earbuds in place.

Marin Marais' 1709 opera Sémélé gets a long overdue North American premiere, and a concert that will purposely put you to sleep.

A look at the world of standing-room opera attendees.