A new work by SF Conservatory of Music-educated composer Ben Shirley fits perfectly on this chamber program at Herbst Theatre.

The group’s annual “Wintersongs” program is set to showcase music the singers picked up earlier this year on a tour to the Republic of Georgia.

The orchestra, under Music Director Eric Kujawsky, gives an impressive performance of the Soviet composer’s daunting Fourth Symphony.

And that’s not Heggie’s only forthcoming honor. Next year, he’ll be inducted into the Opera Hall of Fame.

SF Contemporary Music Players’ latest concert features four works by women composers that break down gender myths.

Choreographer Yang Liping has incorporated Tibetan Buddhism into her version of the ballet, coming to Stanford Live this week.

Empowered by a recent $1 million grant, the Los Angeles-based troupe is performing three new works at The Wallis.