Features

Michael Zwiebach - March 22, 2011

Concluding our list of the top 10 underrated composers, here are the final fab five.

Janos Gereben - March 22, 2011

Forging the Ring and Opera's Future

The Ring: world power, full houses, and budget under control
Georgia Rowe - March 15, 2011

When Lorin Maazel stepped down as music director of the New York Philharmonic, he could have done what most retirees do — travel, play a little golf, take it easy. Instead, he started an opera company ... in his own backyard.

Michael Zwiebach - March 15, 2011

Goaded by The New York Times music critic Anthony Tommasini's predictable list of the top 10 composers of all time, here's a list with more surprises in it. Look for the second part next week.

Ken Bullock - March 15, 2011

Leon Botstein shared his trademark wit and outrageous opinions with a UC Berkeley symposium on the future of classical music.

Janos Gereben - March 15, 2011

'Tis the Week of YouTube Symphony

The concert series of global online participation, led by Michael Tilson Thomas, is taking place in the Sydney Opera House this week, but you can watch it

Lisa Petrie - March 15, 2011

News from the Kids and Families beat: A weekly roundup of what’s happening with young musicians and their dedicated educators.

SFCV Staff - March 13, 2011

A few of our writers take their pick of concerts coming from now until June; everything from recitals and choral, opera, orchestra, and beyond.

Tal Skloot - March 8, 2011

Hugh Masekela is one of the most recognized, beloved figures in music. His success gave mainstream media attention to "township jazz," inspired several generations of South African musicians, and was a defining influence in shaping our perception of South African music. In this video interview, he reflects on his life and work, and what motivates him now.

Jeff Kaliss - March 8, 2011

Hugh Masekela is one of the most recognized, beloved figures in world music. In this story, which complements the new SFCV video, Masekela tells his story to Jeff Kaliss and talks about what’s important to him now.