Features

Jason Victor Serinus - March 6, 2015

The 20th anniversary edition of Other Minds offers a number of commemorations, not least those tied to founder Charles Amirkhanian's personal history.

Janice Berman - March 6, 2015

The company reports that it will shut down this month unless it can close a revenue hole.

Brett Campbell - March 3, 2015

The composer, who appears with the San Francisco Symphony this week, connects music and visual art in his concerto In Seven Days.

Steven Winn - March 3, 2015

A season-long survey of Robert Schumann's symphonies, with recordings, is the next big project, as the Symphony announced its coming season.

Brett Campbell - February 25, 2015

An in-depth discussion with the composer about his distinctive musical style, its evolution, and its ties to his worldview

Jason Victor Serinus - February 5, 2015

In his first season as Opera San Jose's artistic director, Larry Hancock is betting on a likeable adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel.

Jeff Kaliss - February 4, 2015

Sister Helen Prejean, composer Jake Heggie, and Opera Parallele artistic director Nicole Paiement reflect on the creation and artistic success of the opera.

Lara Downes - February 3, 2015

The “formidable” pianist sits down to talk about her music, her advocacy, and her upcoming performances in S.F. with the Rotterdam Philhamonic and Yannick Nezet-Seguin.

Steven Winn - January 7, 2015

The last S.F. Opera season planned by David Gockley is heavy on thrills, with an unusual double bill and a Sondheim classic.

Michael Zwiebach - January 6, 2015

We introduce the first group of writers in SFCV’s Emerging Writer Program.