Artist Spotlights

Jeff Kaliss - February 10, 2020

SFCO’s music director believes that classical music is seriously fun, and he plans to share the joy in a series of upcoming concerts.

Lily O'Brien - February 9, 2020

The electroacoustic duo brings their dramatic fusion of traditional Middle-Eastern music, electronica, and cutting-edge visuals to the Green Center on Feb. 20.

Lily O'Brien - February 8, 2020

The charismatic virtuoso defies expectations and opens minds.

Lily O'Brien - February 7, 2020

Keisuke Nakagoshi and Eva-Maria Zimmermann perform 15 newly commissioned works at UC Davis on Feb. 14.

Jeff Kaliss - February 3, 2020

The jazz pianist and composer curates Cal Performances’ Jazz Platform series.

Lily O'Brien - February 3, 2020

The group brings its pan-cultural sounds to Askenaz on Feb. 9.

Claudia Bauer - January 23, 2020

The Van Cliburn winner talks about the physical and mental challenges of playing technically demanding pieces for dancers.

Victoria Looseleaf - January 14, 2020

The harpsichordist/conductor talks about being a woman on the podium, her upcoming stint with the LA Phil, and her passion for Baroque music.

Lou Fancher - January 11, 2020

SF Performances hosts the polymath composer/performer on Jan. 24 with Jennifer Koh and Vijay Iyer. He talks to SFCV about his evolving musical vision.

Lou Fancher - January 11, 2020

Telegraph violinist Eric Chin chats about their upcoming collaboration with the German composer and singer at SF Performances.