Features

Janos Gereben - January 20, 2014

The remarkable Italian conductor Claudio Abbado, who led some of the world's most revered musical institutions, died at his home in Bolgna, Italy on Jan. 20.

Michael Zwiebach - January 16, 2014

One of the greatest orators in American history, Martin Luther King Jr. made his own music verbally, as many musicians have long understood. Here are King’s words mixed with some of the music that informed his own “symphony of brotherhood.”

Michael Zwiebach - January 14, 2014

For many small arts presenters in the U.S., there’s no way up, and success is defined by survival of the program.

Janos Gereben - January 13, 2014

The programming for the S.F. Opera's 2014-2015 season, announced today by General Director David Gockley, reflects his assertion that the company is "getting back to full strength, moving aggressively forward."

Mark MacNamara - January 9, 2014

Tyler Hayford is about to play a big concert, but he’s asking the usual big questions teenagers have, some that music alone won’t help him answer.

Janos Gereben - December 30, 2013

Picking a handful from the Bay Area's hundreds of musical attractions is, by necessity and definition, an eclectic affair. Here's a selection of a wide a variety as possible.

Jeff Kaliss - December 20, 2013

Now an octogenarian, the philanthropist and composer is looking forward to a number of birthday celebrations, beginning with the San Francisco Symphony on January 6.

Read our teenage reviewers’ experiences of the Oakland East Bay Symphony’s holiday concert.

Mark MacNamara - December 19, 2013

The holidays are about personal and professional traditions, as well as seasonal ones. And so we asked around to find out how some in the SFCV community celebrate this time of year. Here are a few of the responses.

Michael Zwiebach - December 18, 2013

Here’s a season-appropriate playlist for all those who have overdosed on carols relentlessly piped through shopping malls and other offices and public spaces. We’ve brought some seasonal favorites together for you to include it in your holiday mix.