Features

Michael Zwiebach - April 24, 2018

It's not that Kendrick Lamar's music prize invalidates classical music; it recognizes that even classical musicians are affected and inspired by it.

Andrew Gilbert - April 23, 2018

The pioneering combo celebrates 40 years in the vanguard by doing what it's always done best.

Mark MacNamara - April 17, 2018

How far could, or should, orchestras go in devolving power away from their music directors?

David Bratman - April 10, 2018

In preparation for its performances of the St. John Passion, SFBC convened a panel to talk about the issue of anti-Semitism in historical context.

Jason Victor Serinus - April 10, 2018

Anderson's Landfall is an unmissable work, created with Kronos, while countertenor Fagioli blows away the competition in Handel arias.

Jim Farber - April 4, 2018

Pacific Opera Project has a unique menu for success.

Andrew Gilbert - April 2, 2018

A kaleidoscopic study of the intrepid quartet asks big questions about the nature and purpose of music.

Lou Fancher - March 30, 2018

The program celebrates 30 years of providing engaging musical experiences in the public schools.

Andrew Gilbert - March 29, 2018

Randall Kline and SFJAZZ convene jazz players on ways to connect the presenter more closely to the local scene.

Mark MacNamara - March 27, 2018

The original conductorless orchestra is a model organization in many ways. So why is it so hard to implement the "Orpheus Process"?