Lisa Petrie

A Mozartian mash-up at Stanford cleverly hangs some of Mozart's most beautiful and accessible arias on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins in selections from The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, La Clemenza di Tito, Idomeneo and more.

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Aspiring young soloists will be completely taken by this performance by the pint-sized virtuosi of the El Camino Youth Symphony's Sinfonietta Orchestra.

News from the Kids and Families beat: A weekly roundup of what’s happening with young musicians and their dedicated educators.

News from the Kids and Families beat: A weekly roundup of what’s happening with young musicians and their dedicated educators.

The S.F. Opera has released a series of charming movies adapted from one-hour, family style stage productions, and they're showing for free! Next up: Mozart's Magic Flute. Yes, it is magical and the perfect way to introduce your youngest set to opera.

News from the Kids and Families beat: A weekly roundup of what’s happening with young musicians and their dedicated educators.

News from the Kids and Families beat: A weekly roundup of what’s happening with young musicians and their dedicated educators.

Summer can be a special time to focus on what your child enjoys the most — like playing music. As registration deadlines loom, here are details on some popular choices.

The San Francisco Chamber Orchestra’s free family concerts are still the best experience around for families with young kids and babes in arms. There is no pressure to sit still, and there’s plenty of engaging visual and aural stimulation for all!