Features

Lara Downes - November 4, 2014

Pianist, writer, musical thinker: Jeremy Denk can do it all, and he's great to chat with, too.

Jim Farber - October 28, 2014

From vampires to a neglected John Corigliano work, this season at L.A. Opera bears the stamp of the companyʼs advenurous CEO.

Gordon Getty - October 25, 2014

A letter to the editor on the topic John Adams' Klinghoffer at the Metropolitan Opera.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 23, 2014

CD-quality, on demand streaming is about to expand with the entry of two new companies into the U.S. market. Both are jockeying for position as major players

Mark MacNamara - October 22, 2014

The San Francisco Symphony’s irrepressible pianist has learned a lot about music and life during his 44-year stint with the orchestra.

Jim Farber - October 22, 2014

Looking for the next David Daniels, a countertenor who can make a strong dramatic impression in leading Handel roles? He may have been discovered at this summer’s Operalia Competition.

Mark MacNamara - October 21, 2014

San Francisco supervisor candidates addressed arts-related questions at the Arts Town Hall on Monday, but without specific plans to offer.

Lara Downes - October 19, 2014

How score study and even physical contact with music scores helped Richard Goode enjoy performing more.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 19, 2014

The Walkman is back. It’s now accepting pre-orders on its own lightweight, 64 GB, Hi-Res Walkman Digital Music Player due out in November.

Mark MacNamara - October 16, 2014

How would you like your piano teacher to write music for your own artistic needs? Here’s one who does.