Features

Jeff Kaliss - July 23, 2015

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

Mark MacNamara - July 20, 2015

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.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 14, 2015

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

Janos Gereben - July 14, 2015

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

Molly Colin - July 6, 2015

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

Janice Berman - July 1, 2015

Misty Copeland is now the only African-American principal dancer among America’s top three ballet companies.

Mark MacNamara - June 30, 2015

The local orchestra is finding new and interesting ways to touch the community, and is being rewarded.

Janos Gereben - June 30, 2015

The San Francisco Youth Orchestra may be in Germany, but the Bay Area has a front-row seat.

Janos Gereben - June 24, 2015

Paying tribute to the hard-working musicians behind San Francisco Opera's production of Les Troyens.

Mark MacNamara - June 18, 2015

The San Francisco Symphony's principal violist talks about un-selfconscious music making and being “in the zone.”