Features

Jason Victor Serinus - May 15, 2012

Goodbye CDs, hello high-resolution downloads and — surprise! — vinyl LPs. Here’s the why and the how of it.

Janos Gereben - May 15, 2012

East Bay Champions of Contemporary Orchestral Music

Joana Carneiro Photo by Dave Weiland
Joana Carneiro
John Rockwell - May 8, 2012

The New York Philharmonic plays more resplendently than ever. But is that enough to guarantee relevance? Longtime critic John Rockwell asks some tough questions.

Janos Gereben - May 8, 2012

Birth of a Curious Chord at Trio Appassionato Preview

Frederica von Stade narrates <em>Trio Appassionato</em> Photos by Betsy Kershner
Janos Gereben - May 1, 2012

Black & White Ball Just a Month Away

Janelle Monáe, of <em>ArchAndroid</em>

The big social, dress-up, dancing, fun benefit biennial event — San Francisco Symphony's

Stephanie Jones - April 30, 2012

Composers are finding mobile devices and clever apps all the rage, and a lot of fun, though they’re only in their infancy.

Mark MacNamara - April 26, 2012

Rob Kapilow’s new piece for the Marin Symphony contemplates the Golden Gate Bridge, sound by sound, note by note.