San Francisco

The new music director of SF Opera is interested in just about everything to do with orchestras and music.

It’s a time to admire not just the stars but the SF Ballet School, a key to the company’s success.

This fresh production reimagines the Nutcracker story through African and Afro-Latinx eyes.

A rousing performance of Handel’s masterwork: Shouldn’t this Hanukkah-themed oratorio be a regular item on the December holiday menu?

A terrific roster of well-performed show tunes amid a disjointed, unfocused theatrical concept.

The Nutcracker season kicks off, and the orchestra looks ahead to a busy 2020.

Baritone Quinn Kelsey steps into the role of the Duke of Nottingham, in performances conducted by Eun Sun Kim.

This radical retelling of the classic ballet takes birdwatching to delirious new heights.

Two of the hottest guitarists on the scene team up for a joyful, free-flowing exchange of six-string ideas.

Ashley Dixon and Christian Pursell stand out on a stage bursting with talent.