Music News

Janos Gereben - July 2, 2024

The organization founded by Yo-Yo Ma almost three decades ago expands its educational footprint this summer.

Tom Jacobs - July 1, 2024

The arts presenter at UCLA continues its eclectic, avant-grade approach to programming in 2024 and 2025.

Janos Gereben - June 24, 2024

Expect the usual innovative approaches to subject matter and staging, especially in the long-awaited new production of Harvey Milk.

Janos Gereben - June 24, 2024

The organization may have new executive and artistic leadership, but the music of J.S. Bach naturally still reigns supreme.

Janos Gereben - June 18, 2024

Both the state of California and the city of San Francisco are facing major deficits, which can only mean cuts.

Janos Gereben - June 17, 2024

Amid transitions in management and leadership, PBO’s upcoming season sees four guest conductors auditioning for the post of music director.

Janos Gereben - June 10, 2024

Music Director Daniel Hope reprises many of his signature projects, some for the first time in the Bay Area.

Tom Jacobs - June 10, 2024

The upcoming year at the performing arts center on the Cal State Northridge campus promises a little bit of everything.

Michael Zwiebach - June 4, 2024

Sweeney, who retired as executive director last week, guided the festival to sustainability and furthered its educational mission.

Tom Jacobs - June 1, 2024

Brett Mitchell’s inaugural season as music director is the next chapter in the orchestra’s nearly century-long history.