Artist Spotlights

A noted opera director reflects on collaborating with San Francisco Opera on a new work based on the 9/11 attacks.

The jazz legend reflects on his musical origins and work with Miles Davis and others, and gives his views on reconnecting people with their cultural roots.

This highly regarded composer of Neo-Americana opens the Cabrillo Festival with a transporting evocation of the Arizona desert.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet is a man of the piano, performing almost half the year, every year. In this interview he talks tours, albums, and jazz.

Celebrating her 20th year at the helm of the Cabrillo Music Festival, Marin Alsop reflects on changes she’s instituted and going outside her comfort zone for new works.

Lara St. John thinks it’s cool to win a Juno, fun to play with her polka band, and great to play duets with her violist brother.

The multifaceted Joe Lovano swings his various saxes at festivals around the world, including upcoming gigs in Carmel and at Stanford.

He directs a chamber group, teaches, and plays like mad, but mostly clarinetist David Shifrin worships Brahms.

The prizewinning pianist plays his favorite Brahms works at Music@Menlo. Here he reflects on touring and performing with his wife.

A member of the progressive string quartet amplifies the group’s mission, methods, and music.