The first major documentary about composer A.R. Rahman's life and work, Jai Ho, is opening the 13th annual 3rd i S.F. International South Asian Film Festival.
Kaija Saariaho is in residence at UC Berkeley's Department of Music, giving a series of lectures while her works are being performed at numerous concerts and recitals on campus.
The Japan Society of Northern California is presenting a gala concert, featuring blind pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii on Oct. 17, in the renovated Herbst Theatre.
The San Francisco Iranian Film Festival will screen Six Centuries, Six Years, a fascinating documentary about the reconstruction and revival of works by Abd al-Qadir Maraghi.