Mark MacNamara

Mark MacNamara, a writer and journalist based in Asheville, North Carolina, has written for such publications as NautilusSalonThe Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Vanity Fair. From time to time, his pieces in San Francisco Classical Voice also appear in ArtsJournal.com.  Noteworthy examples include a piece about Philip Glass’s dream to build a cultural center on the Pacific Coast; a profile of sound composer Pamela Z and an essay on the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. MacNamara recently won several awards in the 2018 Greater Bay Area Journalism Awards presented by the San Francisco Press Club.  His website is macnamband.com.

Articles By This Author

Mark MacNamara - December 11, 2015

The milennial-oriented venue at the S.F. Symphony’s SoundBox series has orchestra officials dreaming big as the second season begins. Can the series last?

Mark MacNamara - December 10, 2015

You may never have heard his name, but meet the man who put Cal Performances on the map and has powered up a great many Bay Area arts presenters.

Mark MacNamara - December 8, 2015

The episodic opera is being broadcast on KCET and available for streaming online.

Mark MacNamara - November 25, 2015

The recent financial good news bodes well for the orchestra’s future, even as Music Director Bruno Ferrandis announces his departure.

Mark MacNamara - November 19, 2015

Since we last reported on Symphony Napa Valley, the orchestra has made changes, but some musicians are still wondering what’s going on at the top.

Mark MacNamara - November 17, 2015

The woman who lit up the San Francisco Symphony Dia de los Muertos program talks to SFCV.

Mark MacNamara - November 11, 2015

The founder and president of San Francisco Performances talks about her plans and the art of being an impresario.

Mark MacNamara - November 5, 2015

The annual benefit, DanceFAR, brings dancers from around the Bay Area for an all-star show that benefits cancer prevention.

Mark MacNamara - November 3, 2015

What questions do arts organizations have to ask about technology, and how do we mediate between the desires of younger audiences and the essential “liveness” of music performance?

Mark MacNamara - October 21, 2015

Company C Ballet tries out a seasonal piece for the Day of the Dead, the first of several full-length pieces to come.