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Paris has seen a lot of Aprils come and go: Here are songs that have accompanied some of those hopeful springs.

Jodi Levitz, Ives Quartet Violist and Chair of the String Department at SFCM shows you how to isolate and train the proper hand muscles to create a sharp collé bowing.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic does another deep dive into contemporary American music with its “Minimalist Jukebox” festival.

General Director David Gockley addressed the annual S.F. Opera meeting by saying that the company's centennial in 2022 should celebrate the past and build greatness in its second century.

This month marks the 300th anniversary of a composer you’ll love, if you don’t already know his music.

Like problem solving? Try these music-related brain teasers from Marin’s famous test-taking strategist.

Read all about the program and upgrade at Berkeley’s Jazzschool, a place you really should know about.

A report from the San Francisco-Shanghai Chamber Music Festival — the joint participation of talented students and faculties — offering gestalt in its programming, creativity, and true international cooperation throughout.

The Junior Bach Festival has seen many illustrious musicians come through its programs. It celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and is readying its 51st festival, nine concerts crammed with 116 performances.

Neoclassical heavy metal? Shredded Mendelssohn? We have all the great bombastic classics, and a few new suggestions as well.