Features

Mark MacNamara - September 26, 2013

Sequoia High School in Redwood City has deep roots in music education, and despite the arts crisis in public schools, it’s not about to give that up.

Jesse Hamlin - September 24, 2013

San Jose’s Opera Cultura is drawing on a wide variety of music to present Latino/ Hispanic culture to a wider audience.

Mark MacNamara - September 23, 2013

The Napa Valley Symphony was not long gone before plans were laid for reconstituting the orchestra. But in the meantime, a new one with different musicians was created. And therein lies a tale.

Michael Zwiebach - September 19, 2013

Haydn’s “Farewell” Symphony is only the beginning of a list of lyrical goodbyes.

Jason Victor Serinus - September 17, 2013

Make plans to see these performances to satisfy your desire to hear great vocalists at the peak of their artistry.

Georgia Rowe - September 16, 2013

Many brilliant season offerings are promised by Cal Performances, which presents world-class artists in concerts and residencies on the UC Berkeley campus.

Michael Zwiebach - September 12, 2013

Music education through the ages.

Michael Zwiebach - September 12, 2013

This Sunday, the place to be will be the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, where tot-rocker Alison Faith Levy and her band headline the sixth annual Yerba Buena Family Day.

Mark MacNamara - September 12, 2013

Victoria Young and her mother are betting that talent, discipline, and determination can make her a professional musician. They’ve made a lot of sacrifices to get this far.

Jeff Kaliss - September 10, 2013

Stephen King’s gloomy, claustrophobic tale, Dolores Claiborne appeals to composer Tobias Picker, for its portrait of an uncompromising woman.