Features

Lucy Caplan - February 6, 2017

Theodore Drury was the most extraordinary opera company manager you’ve never heard of. Here’s his story.

Mark MacNamara - January 31, 2017

The virtuoso violinist, academic, and activist discusses the mysteries of making music.

Janos Gereben - January 31, 2017

A rooster crows in the new year, San José gives Peace a chance, and farewell to Orva Hoskinson.

Lou Fancher - January 19, 2017

Books on music to inspire and inform.

Janos Gereben - January 18, 2017

Silent Night in San José, Vikings at the Marines, and Red Chamber in Hong Kong

Lou Fancher - January 17, 2017

The bassist, composer, and educator talks about his projects, his work with kids, and using music to reflect a “positive and truthful” history.

Mark MacNamara - January 10, 2017

Conductor Teddy Abrams floats a compelling version of a concert and conversation series to deal with the political divide in Kentucky.

Janos Gereben - January 4, 2017

Concerts for Inauguration Day and Holocaust Remembrance Day, and a new, week-long class for adults at S.F. Ballet.

Rebecca Wishnia - January 4, 2017

From “unmixed pop” to the latest electronica experiments, a new music presenter is bringing in the millennial music lover.

Allan Kozinn - January 3, 2017

The millennial generation of musicians make compelling music without the defined notions of style that their elders once thought a prerequisite.