Features

Tom Jacobs - March 25, 2025

Los Angeles new-music group Wild Up has taken an active role in the Eastman revival, which has proved anything but straightforward.

Andrew Gilbert - March 17, 2025

This spring, McBride plays SFJAZZ with a host of collaborators, from the young cats in his band Ursa Major to living legends like Kenny Barron.

Aimée Ts'ao - March 11, 2025

The Bay Area company is staying true to its spirit of collaboration by commissioning new works for its anniversary.

Tom Jacobs - March 4, 2025

In her new piece, which features oceanic field recordings, Smith is writing for old friends and trusted colleagues.

Andrew Gilbert - February 25, 2025

Pianists Thembi Dunjana and Bokani Dyer, along with pop sensation Thandiswa Mazwai, are set to land in the Bay Area soon.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 25, 2025

The company is taking this tricky 19th-century work and empowering its lead, offering a fresh twist on a classic.

Andrew Gilbert - February 18, 2025

Musicians of all stripes are coming together to honor the late drummer who spearheaded countless cross-cultural collaborations.

Tom Jacobs - February 11, 2025

Executives at the LA Phil, LA Opera, and more talk about their work going forward following the devastation left by last month’s blazes.

Katelyn Simone - January 27, 2025

After a century of silence, Opera Lafayette and OperaCréole premiere the greatest American opera never heard.

Lily O'Brien - January 22, 2025

The composer-performer has selected a wide variety of music this year that enriches our idea of what a chamber concert can be.