Janos Gereben

San Francisco Opera's The Barber of Seville for Families at the War Memorial on Saturday afternoon brought in a full house, half the audience consisting of children — unusual ones.

Just noticed in Davies Symphony Hall last week h

The venerable and benevolent Pacific M

The Conservatory Opera Program presents Puccini's La bohème at two free performances in the Conservatory Concert Hall, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 6, and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 8.

The production is directed by Michael Mohammed, conducted by Curt Pajer, with piano accompaniment by Darryl Cooper.

Ensemble Galilei is following up its

Laura Evans has been appointed to the newly created position of director of music programs, education and engagement for Stanford Live, Stanford University’s performing arts presenter and producer. Evans has served as the artistic administrator for San Francisco’s SFJAZZ since 2000, where she most recently managed the programing and artistic planning for the new SFJAZZ Center.