Artist Spotlights

L.A. Philharmonic’s president and CEO speaks about grappling with change, securing loyal audiences, and serving the community.

The acclaimed mezzo overcame fears and youthful hang-ups, and even the lack of a trill, to perform and record widely.

A bright light of the cello reflects on his start in music, his love of sonic experiments, biking through the Alps, and the new work for electronic cello that he’s premiering.

Legendary pianist McCoy Tyner expounds on his six decades of music-making, and swinging alongside other jazz greats.

Approaching her role with the S.F. Symphony, a leading Verdian mezzo talks about big voices, the real meaning of the bel canto style, and the birds in her life.

The founder (and funder) of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival talks about the banjo, his financial career, and musicians he loves to pluck strings alongside.

The renowned violinist is opening a new chapter, becoming music director of an esteemed British ensemble while also continuing his solo career.

A New Yorker cartoonist draws musicians and celebrities, when he’s not noodling around on the ivories.

The acclaimed British composer reflects on his contentment with living part-time in California and being inspired to compose differently here: more boldly, with greater clarity.

The Mark Morris Dance Group readies its acclaimed version of Dido and Aeneas for three Berkeley performances, with the famed choreographer himself wielding the baton.