San Francisco

Bartz is one in a small class of elite players tapped for the nation’s highest jazz honor this year.

Stellar performances by the young cast help make this production of Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera work.

The opera’s chamber version was premiered in 2019 by Left Coast Chamber Ensemble and represents a big win for composer Laura Schwendinger.

Here’s where to start with a conductor who made many firsts in his six decades of recording.

This year’s concert has all stars at every stand and includes guest vocalist Clairdee and saxophonist Ken Peplowski.

The bass-baritone, who will appear in Verdi’s Requiem this month, has skyrocketed to success but stays humble nevertheless.

Peninsula International Dance Festival revs up for a packed two-day extravaganza at San Mateo Performing Arts Center.

The first public performance of this year’s class of Merola Opera Program singers showcases some major talent.

Two exceptional singers, Piotr Beczala and Christian Gerhaher, provide thrills, and Mahler’s bold harmony and poetic vocal lines come to the fore.

The celebrated choreographer, who’s working with SFDanceworks this summer, talks about her vision and process.