Music News

Janos Gereben - July 9, 2024

Composition, painting, and the like may no longer be an official part of the games, but the Cultural Olympiad is going strong in Paris this year.

Victoria Looseleaf - July 9, 2024

The annual series at the Hollywood Bowl features everything from indie bands to pop singer-songwriters to reggae musicians.

Tom Jacobs - July 9, 2024

Symphonies large and small from across the state are convening in San Francisco for the three-day event.

Lisa Hirsch - July 2, 2024

Progress has been slow in diversifying the symphonic repertory, according to a new report.

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.