Tom Jacobs

Tom Jacobs is a former senior staff writer for Santa Barbara-based Pacific Standard magazine, and a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Daily News and Santa Barbara News-Press. He tracks and analyzes trends in the arts and social sciences, with an emphasis on psychology, the role of culture and the cultivation of creativity. A native of Chicago, he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University.

Articles By This Author

Tom Jacobs - August 29, 2023

Accordion virtuoso Julien Labro and percussionist Ji Hye Jung lead an impressive lineup that also includes a new in-house Baroque ensemble.

Tom Jacobs - August 21, 2023

The San Francisco native reflects on his inspirations, his writing process, and finding his own musical voice.

Tom Jacobs - August 7, 2023

The creative and cutting-edge Santa Monica concert series will be shuttering in February 2024.

Tom Jacobs - July 25, 2023

The acclaimed concertmaster, who’s in La Jolla this month and next for SummerFest, talks about balancing her orchestral and chamber roles.

Tom Jacobs - July 10, 2023

The SF Symphony principal chats with SFCV about cultivating passion for his instrument, both as a performer and teacher.

Tom Jacobs - July 10, 2023

Music@Menlo has structured this year’s festival around a performance of the complete cycle by the Calidore Quartet.

Tom Jacobs - June 6, 2023

The university’s Brain and Creativity Institute and classical station KUSC collaborate on a concert and panel discussion. 

Tom Jacobs - June 5, 2023

There will be an added poignancy to the San Francisco Symphony’s performances of Adriana Mater this week.

Tom Jacobs - May 30, 2023

The in-demand conductor is resigning from his position at the Paris Opera after just two seasons.

Tom Jacobs - May 19, 2023

Immune to rigid ideologies, Ligeti made music that was both tactile and intellectual, a postwar avant-gardist who still attracts audiences.