Paul Wilner

Paul Wilner is a longstanding arts and entertainment writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times Arts & Leisure section, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Los Angeles Times, The Monterey County Weekly, and other publications.

Articles By This Author

Randy Newman
Artist Spotlight

Randy Newman: Still Surprising

Paul Wilner - February 28, 2011

Singer/songwriter Randy Newman, who just garnered an Oscar for his Toy Story 3 song, weighs in on his latest work, in advance of his April 22 appearance at the San Francisco Jazz Festival.

ax.emmanuel2.jpg
Artist Spotlight

Emanuel Ax: Playing the Field on 88 Keys

Paul Wilner - December 27, 2010

Emanuel Ax is not just one of the finest classical music pianists of our (or any) time, he’s also a mensch — as gracious to talk to as he is inspiring to hear. The Polish-born, Canadian-raised virtuoso comes to the Bay Area Jan. 12 for a solo all-Schubert performance at Stanford’s Dinkelspiel Hall.

balakrishnan.jpg
Artist Spotlight

The Wind Cries David Balakrishnan

Paul Wilner - November 22, 2010

SFCV catches up with Turtle Island String Quartet violinist David Balakrishnan who is looking forward to an upcoming gig in San Francisco gig, featuring tributes to Jimi Hendrix.

oconnor.mark_.jpg
Artist Spotlight

Mark O'Connor: Method Man

Paul Wilner - November 9, 2010

Mark O’Connor — the protean superfiddler, composer, music educator, and inventor of “The O’Connor Violin Method,” which has helped school countless budding violinists — heads to the Bay Area this month. The New Century Chamber Orchestra has designated him the featured composer this season.