Lily O'Brien

Lily O'Brien is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for the performing arts. She has written feature articles and previews for a variety of publications including Downbeat, JazzTimes, Marin Arts & Culture, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Marin Independent Journal, and Strings magazine. She is a singer who has performed professionally in a variety of genres, and an avid world traveler and bicyclist.

Articles By This Author

Lily O'Brien - July 6, 2019

The couple presents Musto’s comedic opera, Bastianello, at Festival Napa Valley.

Lily O'Brien - July 2, 2019

Notable guests join the hip big band as it premieres selections from a new CD.

Lily O'Brien - June 14, 2019

The bassist’s latest piece is a tribute to his Sephardic ancestors.

Lily O'Brien - June 7, 2019

The young conductor muses on his time in San Francisco and about what’s next.

Lily O'Brien - June 6, 2019

In advance of her gig at SFJAZZ, the accomplished young singer talks about her influences, challenges, and the confluence of politics and music.

Lily O'Brien - May 20, 2019

The go-to coloratura talks about her special relationship with local ensembles and upcoming performances in wide-ranging roles.

Lily O'Brien - May 6, 2019

Polymath Niloufar Talebi’s operatic performance piece premieres at Z Space this week.

Lily O'Brien - April 26, 2019

The young keyboard wizard and conductor chats about his new position as executive director of the SFEMS.

Lily O'Brien - April 20, 2019

The multinational group offers the local premiere of a new work for Cal Performances on May 3.

Lily O'Brien - April 13, 2019

The pianist and composer plays SFJAZZ with his trio April 20–21.