Georgia Rowe

Before his appearance at the S.F. Opera to sing the Dutchman, bass-baritone Greer Grimsley reflects on one of his most-beloved roles, as a cursed man who will never give up.

Out of character and in recital Bryn Terfel is always wonderfully himself. In his first appearance in the beautifully resonant acoustic of Weill Hall, his warmth, charisma, and interpretive skills were on impressive display.

A program of substantial fare on the first half, including a brilliant, big-hearted performance by Emanuel Ax, also revives six miniature works on the second half, to great effect.

The conductor draws on a wide palette for two weeks of concerts in San Francisco, promising excitement for audiences.

The always adventurous Left Coast Chamber Ensemble launched its 2013-2014 season, making a bold sonic progress from Bach to Elliott Carter.

Many brilliant season offerings are promised by Cal Performances, which presents world-class artists in concerts and residencies on the UC Berkeley campus.

Many brilliant season offerings are promised by Cal Performances, which presents world-class artists in concerts and residencies on the UC Berkeley campus.

Newly appointed as music director of the California Symphony, Donato Cabrera talks about building a rapport with the audience and musicians, what sparked his passion in music, and how his plans for the future will do the same for others. 

International conductor phenom Xian Zhang readies a Merola production of her beloved Le nozze di Figaro.

Matthew Polenzani returns to S.F. Opera to sing the title role in Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann. Here, he opens up about the challenges of Hoffmann, his approach to new roles — and what he has planned for future seasons.