Artist Spotlight

These lively Q&A's aim to shed light on the personalities behind the music. Get to know your favorite artists...or discover someone new!

Artist Spotlight
Nicholas McGegan’s “Retirement” Would Exhaust a Gaggle of Young Conductors
September 17, 2019
Nicholas McGegan’s “Retirement” Would Exhaust a Gaggle of Young Conductors
BY Janos Gereben

PBO’s longtime leading light shares his boundless energy with other ensembles around the globe.

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Jaime Martín Takes the Podium With the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
September 13, 2019
Jaime Martín Takes the Podium With the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The top-tier flutist talks about taking up the baton and the mutual trust he enjoys with the musicians at his new gig.

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Jonathan Biss Finds Bliss With Beethoven
September 11, 2019
Jonathan Biss Finds Bliss With Beethoven
BY Lily O'Brien

The acclaimed pianist chats about recording the complete Beethoven sonatas, which he’ll play in his upcoming solo run at Hertz Hall.

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Barrie Kosky Talks About His New <em>La bohème</em> and More
September 9, 2019
Barrie Kosky Talks About His New La bohème and More
BY Jim Farber

The new production opens LA Opera’s season on Sept. 14.

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John Adams Gears Up for the New Season With an SF Symphony Premiere
September 9, 2019
John Adams Gears Up for the New Season With an SF Symphony Premiere
BY Jeff Kaliss

I Still Dance is the latest work Adams has written for the orchestra.

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David Bromberg Still Makes a Joyful Noise
September 3, 2019
David Bromberg Still Makes a Joyful Noise
BY Lou Fancher

The influential guitarist talks about his famous violin collection and upcoming gigs at the Freight & Salvage.

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Anthony Parnther Finds Inspiration Everywhere
August 31, 2019
Anthony Parnther Finds Inspiration Everywhere
BY Victoria Looseleaf

At home conducting everything from Orff to the latest video game, the in-demand conductor and educator is a champion for minority and women composers.

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Martin Chalifour Looks Back on 24 Years as LA Phil Concertmaster
August 27, 2019
Martin Chalifour Looks Back on 24 Years as LA Phil Concertmaster
BY Victoria Looseleaf

Here’s what a concertmaster does, besides playing solos.

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John Chest Reflects on His Journey to Billy Budd
August 25, 2019
John Chest Reflects on His Journey to Billy Budd
BY Lily O'Brien

The baritone says his lead role with SF Opera can be traced back to a single aria.

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Caroline Shaw Is Firing on All Creative Cylinders
August 15, 2019
Caroline Shaw Is Firing on All Creative Cylinders
BY Victoria Looseleaf

The Pulitzer-winning composer and violinist talks about her meteoric rise, her creative process, and an upcoming premiere with the LA Phil.

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