Music News

Tom Jacobs - March 20, 2021

The troubled conductor died March 9, four years after his fabled career ended in scandal over allegations of sexual misconduct.

Michael Zwiebach - March 16, 2021

A seven-year experiment is set to pay off in an Opera Parallèle production, coming this summer.

Peter Feher - March 16, 2021

Nicolas Lell Benavides and Marella Martin Koch’s Pepito makes an animated debut at New Opera West.

Janos Gereben - March 16, 2021

MTT scores another trophy, and Beyoncé breaks a record.

Janos Gereben - March 16, 2021

Historic material from SFS’s early years is now digitized and available to the public online.

Paul Kotapish - March 9, 2021

Noe Music is all about advocacy these days, with a program pairing new mothers with musicians, a showcase of local artists, an interactive listening club, and a crash course in composition for kids.

Paul Kotapish - March 9, 2021

Musicians are embracing blockchain technology for selling exclusive rights to their music. Say hello to the non-fungible token.

Janos Gereben - March 9, 2021

Look for Bay Area favorites, from jazz vocalist Tiffany Austin to pianist Jeffrey LaDeur.

Janos Gereben - March 5, 2021

Enthusiasts can immerse themselves in SFO’s acclaimed production of Wagner’s cycle beginning March 5.

Paul Kotapish - March 2, 2021

The irrepressible pianist curates a new program unearthing hidden gems and cross-cultural connections in classical music.