The Romanian singer, making his SF Opera debut in Il trovatore, has been well taught but also has the right tools for the trade.
The Met Opera trombonist has a bird’s-eye view of the industry from teaching at Juilliard and Santa Barbara’s Music Academy.
The young lyric tenor talks up the advantages of the company’s apprenticeship model as he takes on his first starring roles.
The violinist, whose latest album drops this month, continues to explore new music, overlooked works by Black composers, and much else.
The San Francisco native reflects on his inspirations, his writing process, and finding his own musical voice.
The SF International Piano Festival showcases Van Ostrand in a heavyweight recital, made lighter by Ohlsson’s guidance.
The composer talks about the Augmented Orchestra, a new application that incorporates electroacoustic techniques more seamlessly.
The young music director discusses stepping in to lead major orchestras at the last minute, his history with the LA Phil, and how to listen sensitively.
The acclaimed concertmaster, who’s in La Jolla this month and next for SummerFest, talks about balancing her orchestral and chamber roles.
Along with performing, one of Pohjonen’s projects in recent years has been the development of a virtual piano-accompaniment app.
