Women in Music

Lou Fancher - July 18, 2023

The new artistic director has strong ideas about how to program, but she’s in tune with the spirit of the place.

Janos Gereben - July 17, 2023

The World Choir Games in Gangneung saw more than 300 ensembles from 34 countries compete for gold.

Michael Zwiebach - July 11, 2023

The opera’s chamber version was premiered in 2019 by Left Coast Chamber Ensemble and represents a big win for composer Laura Schwendinger.

Jeff Kaliss - July 4, 2023

Despite a debilitating illness, the singer has a memoir out and is helping local cultural arts academy Los Cenzontles.

Rebecca Wishnia - June 30, 2023

With Julia Bullock as soloist, the concert scored points with songs by Margaret Bonds and an ambitious work by Reena Esmail.

Helen Wu - June 13, 2023

Cahill’s concert is based on her long-standing interest in the form and in commissioning new music.

Emily Wilson - June 9, 2023

The artistic couple and their tempestuous love is the subject of Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s new work, now at SF Opera.

Lisa Hirsch - June 6, 2023

The American music director reflects on her trailblazing career, important mentors, and the value of expanding the canon.

Lou Fancher - June 6, 2023

At the SF International Arts Festival, Romano and friends present a program of original and transcribed music for the traditional instrument.

Tom Jacobs - June 5, 2023

There will be an added poignancy to the San Francisco Symphony’s performances of Adriana Mater this week.