Jeff Kaliss

With this list, you’ll find a variety of reasons to smile and laugh, getting some of that best medicine along with some memorable melodies.

The man-of-many-voices Bobby McFerrin reflects on his career start in the Bay Area, his musical legacy from his parents, and his recent innovative CDs.

Maria Schneider marries melody to words in her latest release Winter Morning Walks, featuring Dawn Upshaw and two renowned Chamber Orchestras.

Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble presents an exotic and yet warmly familiar musical smorgasbord that has broad appeal.

This year’s Jewish Music Festival brings to light the cultural achievements of Poland’s once-thriving Jewish community.

After the passing of William Bennett (1956-2013), prinicpal oboist of the San Francisco Symphony, a remembrance.

Coming from a culture that regards classical music as vital to family life, violinist Sarah Chang reflects on her international tours and her 300-year-old instrument that, she says, will outlive her.

A S.F. Chamber Orchestra program transverses three centuries of music with consistent liveliness, grace, and skill.

Prized for their true intimacy and relaxed atmosphere, private house concerts have become a thriving, many-tendriled subculture in the Bay Area music scene.

Growing up in Spain gave David Russell a love for the guitar, which he has parlayed into a much-lauded career.