Features

Jim Farber - February 16, 2017

Where will the expanding universe of emerging artists and presenters find the support they need?

Janos Gereben - February 14, 2017

Farewell to music titans, musical highlights at a film fest, and Figaro gets hitched in Livermore

Brett Campbell and Bill Alves - February 11, 2017

An excerpt from a new book celebrating the intrepid composer on his centennial.
By Brett Campbell and Bill Alves

Lucy Caplan - February 6, 2017

Theodore Drury was the most extraordinary opera company manager you’ve never heard of. Here’s his story.

Mark MacNamara - January 31, 2017

The virtuoso violinist, academic, and activist discusses the mysteries of making music.

Janos Gereben - January 31, 2017

A rooster crows in the new year, San José gives Peace a chance, and farewell to Orva Hoskinson.

Lou Fancher - January 19, 2017

Books on music to inspire and inform.

Janos Gereben - January 18, 2017

Silent Night in San José, Vikings at the Marines, and Red Chamber in Hong Kong

Lou Fancher - January 17, 2017

The bassist, composer, and educator talks about his projects, his work with kids, and using music to reflect a “positive and truthful” history.

Mark MacNamara - January 10, 2017

Conductor Teddy Abrams floats a compelling version of a concert and conversation series to deal with the political divide in Kentucky.