Approaching her role with the S.F. Symphony, a leading Verdian mezzo talks about big voices, the real meaning of the bel canto style, and the birds in her life.
The founder (and funder) of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival talks about the banjo, his financial career, and musicians he loves to pluck strings alongside.
The acclaimed British composer reflects on his contentment with living part-time in California and being inspired to compose differently here: more boldly, with greater clarity.
The Mark Morris Dance Group readies its acclaimed version of Dido and Aeneas for three Berkeley performances, with the famed choreographer himself wielding the baton.
A leading light of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra for three decades, Elizabeth Blumenstock reflects on her musical beginnings and her downtime pursuits.
San Francisco Symphony’s longtime and beloved music director reflects on his first conducting gig, his mentors, his orchestra’s various personalities, and today’s challenges for arts organizations.