San Francisco

Andris Nelsons conducts Gewandhausorchester Lepzig and violinist Vadim Repin in a 90th-birthday tribute to the composer.

SF Ballet’s production melds the classic story with terrific music, astonishing dancing, and splendid staging. Don’t miss it.

Although this year’s nominees don’t represent the industry’s growing diversity, they should be represented in the Oscars telecast.

The composer’s latest disc explores 23 of Ben Schott’s humorous German neologisms via new works performed by six contemporary music ensembles.

The great American soprano turned 95 in February. Here’s where to start with her storied decades of recording.

Soprano Laetitia Grimaldi interprets a couple standard songs and many lesser-known gems.

The bass-baritone reprises his role in a radical retelling of Fidelio, but he’s expanding his part offstage, too.

The singer-songwriter’s own musical journey has been informed by her father Johnny’s legacy.

The remarkable documentary brings viewers intimately close to the fabled singer.

The pedal-steel guitar virtuoso talks about his instrument, its role in Black gospel music, and much more. He plays in Oakland on Feb. 27.