Previews

Jeff Kaliss - October 14, 2016

The Grammy-winning violinist will join SFCO to premiere his Concerto for Jazz Violin and Orchestra.

Lou Fancher - October 11, 2016

The beloved conductor supports young musicians in an initiative modeled on the program that fostered his own musical development.

Lou Fancher - October 7, 2016

The venerable performance space inaugurates its fifth decade with a full slate of exhibitions, parties, and special events.

Mark MacNamara - September 23, 2016

Elizabeth Roe and her piano duo partner Greg Anderson are breaking a lot of "rules" and bringing four-hand piano music into the 21st century.

Lou Fancher - September 9, 2016

The in-demand pianist is set to debut with the New Century Chamber Orchestra this month.

Paul Kotapish - September 7, 2016

The Omni Guitar Foundation hosts a promising season of globe-spanning guitar music—classical, flamenco, and beyond.

Lou Fancher - September 7, 2016

The orchestra’s season opener features a Kevin Puts piece he created with their support when he was an up-and-coming composer.

Lou Fancher - August 30, 2016

The expansive festival embraces everything from cassette culture to the hip-hop/noise frontiers of Daveed Diggs’ clipping.

Jason Victor Serinus - August 18, 2016

First, there was Opera on Tap, now there is “Bach and Brew” a homey little affair coming to a San Francisco brewery in September.

Mark MacNamara - August 16, 2016

The great trumpeter and, now, classical composer, appears at Lesher Center Jazz this weekend, and shares some of the lessons he’s learned over his lifetime.