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The Napa Valley Symphony was not long gone before plans were laid for reconstituting the orchestra. But in the meantime, a new one with different musicians was created. And therein lies a tale.

Haydn’s “Farewell” Symphony is only the beginning of a list of lyrical goodbyes.

Make plans to see these performances to satisfy your desire to hear great vocalists at the peak of their artistry.

Many brilliant season offerings are promised by Cal Performances, which presents world-class artists in concerts and residencies on the UC Berkeley campus.

Music education through the ages.

This Sunday, the place to be will be the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, where tot-rocker Alison Faith Levy and her band headline the sixth annual Yerba Buena Family Day.

Victoria Young and her mother are betting that talent, discipline, and determination can make her a professional musician. They’ve made a lot of sacrifices to get this far.

Stephen King’s gloomy, claustrophobic tale, Dolores Claiborne appeals to composer Tobias Picker, for its portrait of an uncompromising woman.

The first recipient of a New Voices joint commission, Zosha di Castri talks about her music and being plucked from graduate school into the limelight.

In order for practice to make perfect, you need to be organized. Here are four hints on how to get the most out of practice time.