Features

Omar Ledezma, Jr. - May 14, 2014

Omar Ledezma Jr. demonstrates an overview of the types of rhythms played on the conga.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 13, 2014

A cappella singing groups of all kinds, from all over the world, descend on Marin this weekend, in a major musical event that has its own army of dedicated enthusiasts.

Mark MacNamara - May 8, 2014

Getting opera into the hands of those who really get it — children, is the mission of the Little Opera Company, where kids compose and perform original operas.

Mark MacNamara - May 1, 2014

Avery Roth-Hawthorne is a hornist who has gotten to Juilliard the old-fashioned way — practice, and a tendency to go toward difficulty. Oh, and loads of talent.

Omar Ledezma, Jr. - May 1, 2014

Percussionist Omar Ledezma, Jr. shows us the most popular bongo rhythm used in Afro-Cuban music.

Molly Colin - May 1, 2014

A bevy of S.F. Bay Area youth orchestras offer a spring bouquet of concerts, and more, this May. From an ice cream sundae social to a 50th Anniversary, here's your SFCV hit list.

Jeff Kaliss - April 29, 2014

San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music not only hands out grants to many small music groups in all kinds of different genres, it also offers practical business advice to working musicians.

Mark MacNamara - April 24, 2014

The S.F. Symphony’s Adventures in Music program reaches every child in grades 1-5 in the San Francisco Unified School District with music appreciation, inspiring them and building community.

Janos Gereben - April 22, 2014

A Weill-Poulenc double-bill from Opera Parallèle offers a musical-theatrical gem; a source of excitement and discovery.

Mark MacNamara - April 17, 2014

There will be a lot of private family events this weekend, but if you’re looking for something to do with the family to celebrate, or for no special reason, here are some best bets.