Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson lives in San Francisco. She has written for many different outlets, including Smithsonian.com, The Daily Beast, 48 Hills, Hyperallergic, Latino USA, Women’s Media Center, The Observer, Alta Journal, California Magazine, and SF Weekly. For many years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco. She hosts the podcast Art Is Awesome.

Articles By This Author

Emily Wilson - June 9, 2023

The artistic couple and their tempestuous love is the subject of Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s new work, now at SF Opera.

Emily Wilson - March 28, 2023

The Beyond Bollywood exhibition at the Asian Art Museum will stir emotions as well as tell stories.

Emily Wilson - March 10, 2023

The celebrated artistic director of Apollo’s Fire is teaming up with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra for a program of traditional Jewish music.

Emily Wilson - February 14, 2023

Cappella Romana discovers and performs music from a meeting in 1400 between the English king and the Byzantine emperor.

Emily Wilson - December 12, 2022

SFCV chats with the conductor and artistic director, one of the original figures on the Bay Area early-music scene.

 

Emily Wilson - December 5, 2022

The experimental sound artist is again returning to the Wattis Institute for the exhibition Drum Listens to Heart.

Emily Wilson - December 5, 2022

SFCV chats with the composer whose work lies at the intersection of Indian and Western classical traditions.

Emily Wilson - November 21, 2022

SFCV chats with the prodigious pianist and composer who’s constantly exploring new artistic interests.

Emily Wilson - October 24, 2022

The oldest instruments and the newest come together as Cal Performances hosts the Colin Currie Group and Sō Percussion.

Emily Wilson - September 19, 2022

The famed pianist chats about his early training, teaching the next generation, and an upcoming concert for San Francisco Performances.