Features

John Rockwell - May 8, 2012

The New York Philharmonic plays more resplendently than ever. But is that enough to guarantee relevance? Longtime critic John Rockwell asks some tough questions.

Janos Gereben - May 8, 2012

Birth of a Curious Chord at Trio Appassionato Preview

Frederica von Stade narrates <em>Trio Appassionato</em> Photos by Betsy Kershner
Janos Gereben - May 1, 2012

Black & White Ball Just a Month Away

Janelle Monáe, of <em>ArchAndroid</em>

The big social, dress-up, dancing, fun benefit biennial event — San Francisco Symphony's

Stephanie Jones - April 30, 2012

Composers are finding mobile devices and clever apps all the rage, and a lot of fun, though they’re only in their infancy.

Mark MacNamara - April 26, 2012

Rob Kapilow’s new piece for the Marin Symphony contemplates the Golden Gate Bridge, sound by sound, note by note.

Janos Gereben - April 24, 2012

Cal Performances' Grand, Copacetic Season

Esa-Pekka Salonen

For his third season as Director of Cal Performances, Matías Tarnopolsky has come up with a program of star-studded variety and special events, among the very b

David Bratman - April 21, 2012

A Stanford conference on classical music’s recorded legacy suggests possibilities for the future.