San Francisco

Recordings of new music rooted in tradition that still is uncompromisingly contemporary — and sometimes unsettling.

Photographer Veryl Oakland’s images capture jazz greats in beautiful moments both ecstatic and contemplative.

Great music is essential for great dance, and the S.F. Ballet’s season offers both.

Ready for 2019’s full house of Bay Area jazz? Here are five January events to get you going.

I due Foscari makes a rare appearance at the Lucie Stern Theatre in February.

Donald Pippin’s clever concept will invigorate classic operas by Donizetti, Smetana, Puccini, Offenbach, and Rossini.

A longtime collector’s legacy is still being unpacked at The Musical Offering.

The startling 15-year-old pianist headlines four nights at Miner Auditorium, and still has some growing to do.

The all-star quintet improvises its way through an evening of sparkling pancultural music.

West Edge Opera and Earplay offer the third edition of their highly praised festival.