Features

Mark MacNamara - May 3, 2017

In announcing the 2017–18 season, Chris Lorway is looking to expand Stanford’s cultural footprint.

Lou Fancher - May 2, 2017

The beloved violinist and concertmaster talks about her accomplishments with the New Century Chamber Orchestra and her decision to dedicate more of her time to teaching.

Your cheat sheet to 26 different music festivals across California and the West Coast.

Jeff Kaliss - April 14, 2017

Composer and scholar Carman Moore talks with SFCV about Scott Joplin and his overarching influence on all aspects of American music.

Janos Gereben - April 11, 2017

Young People’s Symphony, César Ulloa ties the knot, Laurie Cohen bows out, Lamplighters has A Song to Sing

Lou Fancher - April 6, 2017

Look for dance without limits when AXIS takes the stage during National Dance Week.

Mark MacNamara - April 4, 2017

The executive behind Keeping Score and SoundBox reflects on his 18-year tenure.

Janos Gereben - March 28, 2017

Music blooms in Yerba Buena Gardens, Schwabacher debuts help launch careers, and the Oakland Voice Competition heats up.

John Rockwell - March 21, 2017

New York Phil’s newly named president and CEO managed miracles in Los Angeles. Can she do it again in her hometown?

Allan Kozinn - March 14, 2017

A quartet of recent recordings full of startling, genre-crossing compositions shows what the classical world had been missing.