Features

In recent recordings, the S.F. Symphony gives us a bevy of Bates, Philharmonia Baroque resuscitates a serenata, and American Bach Soloists air a rarely-performed version of Handel’s Messiah.

The apparent stalling of the project to build a center for Philip Glass’s Days and Nights Festival has not slowed the composer one bit. But it’s another thing for residents to discuss as they ponder the future of Big Sur.

The voraciously curious cellist is taking it all in — music, language, running, and the interests of his young nieces.

Celebrations and farewells at S.F. Ballet, a bounty of musicals at SHN, skateboards at ChamberWORKS, and free programs at YBG.

The new Taube Atrium Theater will host a variety of small opera and theater pieces, and its director of programming is looking to fill it with exciting surprises.

Chamber Music San Francisco's exciting new series, New Opera NYC comes to San Francisco for the first time.

The winner of the 2013 Pulitzer likes “janky mandolin,” hip hop, random sounds and, oh yeah, Bach and Beethoven. Discover how she finds inspiration in exploring different “worlds of music.”

An opera premiere about a Marine returning from Iraq is grounded in the experiences of a veteran of the recent war.

Although she’s grown smarter about her work habits, Sarah Chang is still learning and pushing herself with new challenges.

Mark Morris takes on Layla and Majnun for Cal Performances, and Rossini's Italian Girl heads to Livermore.