Features

Prize-winning tenor Darren Pene Pati returns from the London Operalia with a surprise for his voice coach, and the Independent praises MTT/S.F. Symphony record.

Acoustician Sam Berkow talks about what it takes to tune up the venue’s sound system.

As arts promoters and publicity teams deviate more from traditional norms, we’re finding unexpected connections with other industries, like sports. Find out how some ambitious symphony executives are remaking their brands.

Glorious vocal recordings by three different artists are reason enough to spend some of your summer reclining with earbuds in place.

Marin Marais' 1709 opera Sémélé gets a long overdue North American premiere, and a concert that will purposely put you to sleep.

A look at the world of standing-room opera attendees.

Misty Copeland is now the only African-American principal dancer among America’s top three ballet companies.

The local orchestra is finding new and interesting ways to touch the community, and is being rewarded.

The San Francisco Youth Orchestra may be in Germany, but the Bay Area has a front-row seat.

Paying tribute to the hard-working musicians behind San Francisco Opera's production of Les Troyens.