San Francisco

The new trio-in-residence intertwines ideas and tones at the California Jazz Conservatory.

The jazzy Christian McBride Big Band finds common ground with progressive hip-hop from The Roots.

The combo, featuring alumni from Blakey’s pioneering band, offers a fitting season finale for the Jazz at Lesher series.

Yum-Yum and Nanki-Poo swing it in this updated jazz take on the Gilbert & Sullivan classic.

Eric Choate to step into the beloved artistic director’s big shoes.

The baritone says his lead role with SF Opera can be traced back to a single aria.

This Japan-England-America mashup will be very welcome to opera fans.

A new opera from Poul Ruders reimagines a Grimm fairy tale.

Well-sung renditions of Kurt Weill’s songs are highlights of this production.

Ensemble of the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir earns the limelight.