Features

Janos Gereben - January 2, 2012

Product of a difficult birth — of great effort, difficult fundraising, delays, and mounting costs — Sonoma State University's Donald & Maureen Green Music Center is finally reality; a splendid one.

Jason Victor Serinus - January 2, 2012

The artistry of the 20th century’s greatest diva is again in the spotlight, in the wake of a new tribute album and more re-releases of her recorded legacy. In this persuasive summary of Callas’ impact, both the legend and the reality are analyzed.

Michelle Dulak Thomson - January 2, 2012

It would take something much larger than a recession to stop great chamber music ensembles from performing in the Bay Area. Below are a few of the best recitals to come in the next few months.

Lisa Petrie - January 2, 2012

Good times alert: Here are a few, not-too-expensive concerts that everybody in the family might enjoy.

Janos Gereben - December 27, 2011

Top News #1:  S.F.

Janos Gereben - December 20, 2011

Festival Opera: A Challenge Bigger Than Funding

Michael MorganMoney problems have caught up with the Walnut Creek company, and it will have to go without a pro
Mark MacNamara - December 16, 2011

An uproar over the nonrenewal of an artistic director’s contract brings out sharp divisions in how to define success at one of the most successful youth choruses in the world.

Janos Gereben - December 12, 2011

Celebrating Pippin of the Pocket: 86/60/34

Donald Pippin, entertaining at his own birthday party Photos by Yen Nguyen Bachmeier
Steven Winn - December 12, 2011

A leading executive director of several symphonies, rich in both style and substance, reflects on his past and the future of the orchestra.