Music Features
Every week, our writers take an in‐depth look at an artist, program or topic of interest to us. Spend some time with this week's classical music feature, or scroll through the extensive SFCV archive for insights in many music topics.
Playlist
January 26, 2013
In honor of the opening, this past week, of the SFJAZZ Center, the Presidential inauguration, and anything else that might chase the midwinter blues, we present a list of jazz classics from the BeBop era and beyond.
More "Bop Listening List For Kids" »
Photo Essay
January 22, 2013
Dennis Wigent captures the day behind the scenes of the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival.
More "Youth Orchestras Unite at BAYOF Hope" »News Report
January 22, 2013
The artistic chief of SFJAZZ chats with SFCV about the vision of the larger role of its new center.
More "Randall Kline's All-Encompassing Dream" »Feature Article
January 22, 2013
SFJAZZ puts a new face on jazz in the Bay Area, with the opening of its dedicated concert hall. Here’s the inside scoop on its design and features.
More "Now That's How to Build an Audience: New SFJAZZ Center" »
Feature Article
January 15, 2013
No one saw it coming, but today everybody wants to write an opera, and audiences are embracing new work. San Francisco Opera’s general director has been squarely in the middle of that revival.
More "David Gockley and the Golden Age of American Opera" »Kids & Families Feature
January 15, 2013
Sonoma’s Weill Hall will host some 400 young musicians at the Bay Area Youth Orchestra Festival designed to showcase their talent while helping a youth charity.
More "Youth Has Its Day" »
Feature Article
January 8, 2013
In a new collaborative piece, four artists, including former Kronos Quartet member Joan Jeanrenaud, explore their own creative reactions to disease and disability.
More "Body of Work: Disability as a Springboard, Not a Shark" »
