Music News

Lou Fancher - September 22, 2015

Yo-Yo Ma and his ensemble are at the center of a new documentary by an Academy Award-winning filmmaker.

Janos Gereben - September 22, 2015

The San Francisco Opera announced on Tuesday, September 22, the appointment of Matthew Shilvock as the company's next general director.

Janos Gereben - September 21, 2015

Musicians call for Europe and surrounding countries in Africa and the Middle East to support Syrian refugees.

Janos Gereben - September 18, 2015

The San Francisco Opera announced on September 18 that Damrau is withdrawing from its production of Lucia.

Janos Gereben - September 16, 2015

Edward Schocker's Thingamajigs organization is presenting an ambitious festival Oct. 1-4 at the Center for New Music

Mark MacNamara - September 16, 2015

Monk, a pioneer in the development of “extended vocal technique” and interdisciplinary performance, was among 10 others to received the prestigious award.

Janos Gereben - September 8, 2015

The longest-running chamber-music series in San Francisco and beyond, the Morrison Artists Series, kicks off its 60th season on Sept. 27.

Janos Gereben - September 3, 2015

Francesca Zambello is in town again to direct S.F. Opera's Sept. 11 season-opening Luisa Miller by Verdi.

Janos Gereben - September 1, 2015

The San Francisco Symphony started its big European tour on Thursday and Friday, performing at the Edinburgh Festival.

Janos Gereben - September 1, 2015

San Francisco Opera General Director David Gockley created verbal fireworks in New York when he criticized George Benjamin's Written on Skin.