Women in Music

Lisa Hirsch - January 16, 2023

In Dido Reimagined, Dawn Upshaw and the Brentano String Quartet offer a new take on a famous operatic heroine.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 9, 2023

The soprano who’s long been a muse in contemporary music is turning to a mythical character for her latest project.

Lou Fancher - January 3, 2023

Her company’s latest work, Talking Circle, is a collaborative effort that draws on movement, music, and personal experiences.

Emily Wilson - December 5, 2022

SFCV chats with the composer whose work lies at the intersection of Indian and Western classical traditions.

Janos Gereben - November 21, 2022

Being together and giving thanks are the themes underlying the choir’s upcoming concerts in Palo Alto and Santa Clara.

Jim Farber - November 20, 2022

Pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque premiere a psychedelic new work at Disney Hall, in collaboration with soprano Barbara Hannigan.

Richard S. Ginell - November 15, 2022

The LA Phil’s recent string of festival programming falls short on the classical side but succeeds at its most contemporary.

Victoria Looseleaf - November 8, 2022

SFCV chats with the famed sibling piano duo about working with contemporary composers and staging new pieces.

Lou Fancher - October 18, 2022

SFCV chats with the star violinist about her many enthusiasms, both in art and in life.

Janos Gereben - September 13, 2022

The revered violinist, who died Saturday, was only the second woman in the U.S. to hold the title of concertmaster with a major orchestra.