Jason Victor Serinus

Berkeley Symphony's maestra has now won a few more plum, permanent positions. At 38, she's now a very well-known, important conductor.

The musicians discuss their original approach to the music of Bartok and Haydn, which they showcase this Sunday at Music@Menlo.

Work on Bright Sheng's new opera Dream of the Red Chamber progresses, and S.F. Opera is announcing production team members and a preview at the Stanford Pan-Asian Music Festival.

The conductor is recognized for his diligent programming of new music from Bay Area composers.

Not a contender among so many great recorded interpretations of the songs, but Netrebko is backed by a marvelous orchestra and conductor who know their Strauss.

Participants, coaches, repertoire, and dates are set. Here's the scoop, to whet your appetite.

In his first season as Opera San Jose's artistic director, Larry Hancock is betting on a likeable adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel.

The little opera company discovers a devastating theft.

Finally, the next Jake Heggie opera is announced: a humane comedy about art and the sacrifices we make for it.