Artist Spotlights

Lou Fancher - November 27, 2018

The in-demand violist chats about her upcoming performance at S.F. Symphony’s SoundBox.

Jim Farber - November 17, 2018

The composer’s new opera was four years in the making, but it’s right up to date.

Jeff Kaliss - November 17, 2018

The vaunted singer talks about her return to S.F. Performances with a program exploring the intersection of jazz and poetry.

Lily O'Brien - November 5, 2018

The South African-born soprano makes her San Francisco Opera debut this month in Jake Heggie’s It’s A Wonderful Life.

Jeff Kaliss - October 29, 2018

The early music pioneer talks about his latest project, which melds musical strands from countries formerly engaged in the slave trade.

Lisa Houston - October 21, 2018

The star violinist is building connections with the next generation of music-makers and fans through social media.

Lily O'Brien - October 12, 2018

The groundbreaking guitarist talks about his musical odyssey and upcoming gig at the Fox Oakland.

Lisa Houston - October 9, 2018

En route to the Bay Area for a few gigs, the master of the six-string chats about music, rocket science, and the trajectory of her long career.

Jeff Kaliss - September 24, 2018

The great tabla drummer connects musical traditions in his Cal Performances concert.

Jim Farber - September 18, 2018

The L.A. Master Chorale’s music director seems to be involved in every choral concert and opera in town.