Artist Spotlights

Guitarist Yamandu Costa tours with his distinctive seven-string instrument, lending new flavors to to the popular music of Brazil.

Russian pianist Olga Kern loves her thriving career, painting scenes from nature, and her sophisticated young son.

The German baritone Matthias Goerne tells why he is drawn to songs with contemporary relevance, allowing him to plumb his emotional depths.

Soprano Dominique Labelle shares her thoughts on preparing for a performance, finding one’s career path, and wanting to teach voice to others.

Whether classical flamenco or modern dance-influenced styles, it’s all in the family in Carolina Lugo’s and Carolé Acuña’s company.

A beloved chanteuse returns to San Francisco for a journey through time.

A composer/cellist Zoë Keating readies for a performance with a venturesome modern dance troupe.

An internationally renowned Baroque music and period performance specialist is on an American tour with his Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra and Choir. He discusses his approach, in his native Dutch with Niels Swinkels.

San Francisco Choral Artists are joined by the klezmer-flavored Veretski Pass for a celebration of psalms and other music from Jewish composers and tradition.

A remarkable German violinist anticipates her concert with the San Francisco Symphony and tells of how she came naturally to play and love music.