Artist Spotlight

These lively Q&A's aim to shed light on the personalities behind the music. Get to know your favorite artists...or discover someone new!


Artist Spotlight
April 12, 2012

Russian pianist Olga Kern loves her thriving career, painting scenes from nature, and her sophisticated young son.

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Artist Spotlight
April 10, 2012

The German baritone Matthias Goerne tells why he is drawn to songs with contemporary relevance, allowing him to plumb his emotional depths.

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Artist Spotlight
April 3, 2012

Soprano Dominique Labelle shares her thoughts on preparing for a performance, finding one’s career path, and wanting to teach voice to others.

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Artist Spotlight
March 14, 2012

Whether classical flamenco or modern dance-influenced styles, it’s all in the family in Carolina Lugo’s and Carolé Acuña’s company.

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Artist Spotlight
March 13, 2012

A beloved chanteuse returns to San Francisco for a journey through time.

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Artist Spotlight
March 9, 2012

A composer/cellist Zoë Keating readies for a performance with a venturesome modern dance troupe.

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Artist Spotlight
March 8, 2012

An internationally renowned Baroque music and period performance specialist is on an American tour with his Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir. He discusses his approach, in his native Dutch with Niels Swinkels.

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Artist Spotlight
March 7, 2012

San Francisco Choral Artists are joined by the klezmer-flavored Veretski Pass for a celebration of psalms and other music from Jewish composers and tradition.

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Artist Spotlight
February 29, 2012

A remarkable German violinist anticipates her concert with the San Francisco Symphony and tells of how she came naturally to play and love music.

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Artist Spotlight
February 28, 2012

A master recitalist again attempts to scale the Schubertian summit of lieder singing.

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