Jim Farber

L.A. Philharmonic’s president and CEO speaks about grappling with change, securing loyal audiences, and serving the community.

Stardom has come fast for young Yuja Wang, who is learning how to pace herself and seeking a mentor.

The last time Dawn Upshaw appeared at the Ojai Music Festival was in June of 2006. Five years later, and now a cancer survivor, the renowned soprano will reprise her performance there. Here, she talks with SFCV about what makes the Festival unique, teaching at Bard college, and an exciting new collaboration with Peter Sellars.

The violinist-turned-conductor tells of conducting for Karajan, being encouraged by Previn, and having a sports-minded family.

Dawn Upshaw and Peter Sellars are collaborating to produce a unique festival that will come to Berkeley, as well. Sellars and Artistic Director Thomas Morris give SFCV the skinny.

The young French artist is well on the rise, performing this week with the S.F. Symphony — and in June playing “live” to hundreds of American theaters with fellow hotshot Gustavo Dudamel.

The celebrated pianist essays an all-Schubert recital at three Bay Area venues, with his friend and colleague Jamie Laredo on violin.

Los Angeles correspondent Jim Farber takes a look at an opera company that is at home away from home, and specializes in reinventing the opera experience.

Joana Carneiro conducts the premiere of Mantichora for string orchestra, an exciting piece by Boosey and Hawkes Emerging Composer Du Yun that was commissioned by the Berkeley Symphony.

The guitar has roots in all kinds of music, and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet is determined to share them all ... and then some.