Features

Michael Zwiebach - August 30, 2022

Opera fans might ask, “Which Pavarotti recordings aren’t essential?” But here’s our list anyway.

Andrew Gilbert - August 29, 2022

The venerable lyricist is in a new creative chapter, continuing the work he had always done in collaboration with his late wife Marilyn.

Peter Feher - August 23, 2022

The full roster of excellence, as chosen by our readers. Find out who has bragging rights this year.

Michael Zwiebach - August 23, 2022

The full roster of excellence, as chosen by our readers. Find out who has bragging rights this year.

Michael Zwiebach - August 16, 2022

An opera may ultimately be judged by its music, but exhilarating visual appeal can’t hurt.

Bill Doggett - August 16, 2022

How a great American composer discovered the value of his African roots.

Jim Farber - August 8, 2022

This year, musicians, staff, and orchestra managers are overstretched and facing high-risk contract negotiations.

Richard S. Ginell - August 1, 2022

Genius pianist, oddball, polemicist — here’s Gould at his best, including a lot of things that deserve more notoriety.

Andrew Gilbert - July 25, 2022

Bassist Giulio Cetto was a vital presence on the Bay Area jazz scene before an accident struck, but he rallied with the help of the community.