New Music

Lucy Caplan - March 7, 2017

The cellist’s Forward Music Project brings social issues affecting women to the fore.

Jeff Kaliss - March 3, 2017

The latest work by Lisa Mezzacappa is being performed at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, and imagines the frontiers of science in musical terms.

Lou Fancher - February 28, 2017

Michael Morgan’s unusual program was inspired by Native American music.

Jeff Kaliss - February 3, 2017

As active as ever, the 70-year-old has his hands full with new projects and supporting his younger colleagues.

Tom Jacobs - February 2, 2017

Bruckner Orchestra Linz’ music director chats about working with the legendary composer, and conducting.

Rebecca Wishnia - January 31, 2017

Ensemble Signal shines in a program of recent Steve Reich works that demand precision and verve.

Jessica Balik - January 24, 2017

A linguistic theme permeated great performances highlighting the work of two Stanford faculty composers.

Rebecca Wishnia - January 24, 2017

Excerpts proved the rule at the latest set, hosted by composer Mason Bates and conductor Edwin Outwater.

Giacomo Fiore - January 10, 2017

Rare musical treasures from one of the Bay Area’s most influential composers.

Giacomo Fiore - December 20, 2016

The piano and violin duet explores a satisfying range of contemporary pieces.