San Francisco

Baroque cantatas that set the Roman story are gloriously sung on the latest release from French early-music ensemble Les Paladins.

Sony Classical has put out a 22-CD anthology that captures the heyday of recordings devoted to this American composer.

The ensemble, with a strong connection to both sides of the Pacific, reunites for a series of Bay Area shows this month.

A deal to purchase the property and preserve decades of folk music history was recently inked.

The Bay Area was home to these sage masters, underground legends, and leading lights gone too soon.

The 46-year-old, who recently portrayed Escamillo in SF Opera’s production of Carmen, says he’s just entering the prime years of his career.

The venue’s annual June festival is now being jointly presented by the LA Phil and the worldwide entertainment group.

The French lyric’s new album, featuring pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson, delightfully flouts conventions in service of maximal expression.

Here are the concerts, solo recitals, and opera productions that stood out in a busy year, according to SFCV’s reviewers.

Here are the concerts, solo recitals, and opera productions that stood out in a busy year, according to SFCV’s reviewers.