San Francisco

With his latest album and recital program, the young pianist is exploring the inspiration behind the composer’s preludes.

This spring, McBride plays SFJAZZ with a host of collaborators, from the young cats in his band Ursa Major to living legends like Kenny Barron.

The South African artist and a team of collaborators combine surrealism, time travel, and stagecraft in this production at Cal Performances.

The Bay Area company is staying true to its spirit of collaboration by commissioning new works for its anniversary.

On its debut album, Censored Anthems, chamber orchestra Parlando looks at composers working within the restrictions of socialist realism.

Over four nights at SFJAZZ, Younger and her quintet debut sublime original pieces in new arrangements featuring NCCO.

Opera Parallèle’s The Pigeon Keeper is a production for everyone, with a strong moral and moving performances.

A solid cast makes this a winning production of Mozart’s masterpiece.

An overabundance of character dances doesn’t dampen the show’s overall effect.

The hardworking young star, who’s back at LA Opera this month for Così fan tutte, knows his business and what to do next with his career.