Artist Spotlights

Victoria Looseleaf - February 28, 2023

SFCV chats with the conductor and pianist, who takes the stage with his former ensemble to solo in a new concerto by his son Gabriel.

Lou Fancher - February 14, 2023

The Cleveland Orchestra’s former associate conductor makes his Oakland Symphony debut this month, but his dance card is already full.

Jeff Kaliss - February 6, 2023

Initially tapped for the group’s “50 for the Future” project, Wiancko was still surprised to be invited to join Kronos as a performer.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 6, 2023

SFCV chats with the award-winning, boundary-breaking dance artist, whose company, A.I.M, comes to California this month.

Iris Kwok - January 31, 2023

The founder of the Rubin Institute for Music Criticism at SFCM has released a memoir about his career in journalism and book publishing.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 23, 2023

SFCV chats with a leading figure in new music, who wraps up his tenure with the famed Ensemble intercontemporain this season.

Lisa Houston - January 16, 2023

The mezzo-soprano reconnects with audiences, artists, and nature in her latest recital project, which tours California this month.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 9, 2023

The soprano who’s long been a muse in contemporary music is turning to a mythical character for her latest project.

Michael Zwiebach - January 3, 2023

Having grabbed the brass ring at the San Francisco Symphony, he’s working on being “discovered” and integrating his wide musical experience into his style.

Lily O'Brien - December 19, 2022

The ensemble’s longtime music director leads the annual New Year’s concerts before stepping down in January.