Women in Music

Janos Gereben - September 13, 2022

The revered violinist, who died Saturday, was only the second woman in the U.S. to hold the title of concertmaster with a major orchestra.

Lisa Houston - August 29, 2022

The soprano, who’s creating the role in John Adams’s new work at SF Opera, chats with SFCV about approaching a legendary character.

Victoria Looseleaf - August 8, 2022

The much-in-demand conductor makes her LA Phil debut this month, ahead of taking up the baton with LA Opera for the next several seasons.

Tom Jacobs - July 11, 2022

The star conductor says she draws on all her training, from studying jazz to speaking six languages, when preparing a performance.

Janos Gereben - June 6, 2022

The ensemble premieres a semistaged opera inspired by the diary of a young Filipina immigrant to California.

Jonathan Curiel - June 5, 2022

In Daughters of the Delta, Michelle Jacques delves into her Louisiana roots to honor the legacy of the women musicians who brought their music north.

Iris Kwok - May 31, 2022

The cellist/vocalist has three upcoming “Sound/scape” concerts at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 23, 2022

The rising conductor talks about her approach to the art, her love of new music, and her upcoming run with SFS.  

Lisa Hirsch - May 23, 2022

The latest iteration of Bullock’s evolving program highlights Black composers and visual artists.

Victoria Looseleaf - April 24, 2022

The SF Ballet principal and others talk openly about their own battles in a high-stress, physically demanding profession.