Previews

Hitting S.F. this week, Mason Bates’ immersive classical/electronica mix is catalyzing new audiences.

SFCV talks with Bolívar Orchestra concertmaster Alejandro Carreño about the upcoming residency and performances as well as the importance of music for children everywhere.

The company’s inaugural production runs September 18-19 at Stage Werx, a 70-seat venue in San Francisco’s Mission District.

Co-founder, Michael Adams, says when it comes to programming a festival, you have to know what your audience likes.

Meet the younger generation of composers invited to this year’s Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music.

David Ramadanoff of the California Sound Collective talks about the importance of diverse programming and bringing the music to the audiences.

Here’s a refresher on French 18th-century opera and an introduction to Marin Marais’ last opera, the highlight of American Bach Soloists’ August festival.

A determined cellist balances ambitious repertory and a modern musician's disciplined mix of artistic and business concerns.

The composer talks about how Fred Waring influenced his choral works, which are being performed at the Festival Del Sole in Napa this weekend.

The opera is experiencing a resurgence after working with the community to program performances that appeal to typically underserved audiences.