The revered violinist, who died Saturday, was only the second woman in the U.S. to hold the title of concertmaster with a major orchestra.
Hollywood glamour and Shakespearean politics mix thrillingly in the world premiere of John Adams’s opera.
The massive work for orchestra, big band, and chorus was first heard on the West Coast 21 years ago, two days after 9/11.
The annual festival that places a dozen grand pianos throughout the San Francisco Botanical Garden has a special opening concert planned.
