Women in Music

Jim Farber - August 21, 2023

It’s a night without showiness or theatricality, just accomplished music-making.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 21, 2023

The violinist, whose latest album drops this month, continues to explore new music, overlooked works by Black composers, and much else.

Michael Zwiebach - August 9, 2023

The composer talks about the Augmented Orchestra, a new application that incorporates electroacoustic techniques more seamlessly.

Emily Wilson - August 8, 2023

Oakland Public Conservatory and Living Jazz are centering African American musical heritage for students of all ages.

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.

Lou Fancher - July 18, 2023

The new artistic director has strong ideas about how to program, but she’s in tune with the spirit of the place.

Janos Gereben - July 17, 2023

The World Choir Games in Gangneung saw more than 300 ensembles from 34 countries compete for gold.

Michael Zwiebach - July 11, 2023

The opera’s chamber version was premiered in 2019 by Left Coast Chamber Ensemble and represents a big win for composer Laura Schwendinger.

Jeff Kaliss - July 4, 2023

Despite a debilitating illness, the singer has a memoir out and is helping local cultural arts academy Los Cenzontles.

Rebecca Wishnia - June 30, 2023

With Julia Bullock as soloist, the concert scored points with songs by Margaret Bonds and an ambitious work by Reena Esmail.