San Francisco

In new works by major choreographers, the company of 32 dancers will breathe new life into timeless themes at Cal Performances from April 7–12.

The saxophonist's ambitious SFJAZZ commission did best when the music spoke for itself.

The LA Phil put on the U.S. premiere of Gerald Barry’s opera as part of its Green Umbrella New Music Series.

The album is always fresh and unpredictable, despite conjuring inscrutable moods.

The company’s revival at the War Memorial Opera House delivers bravura dancing, live animals, and a bittersweet ending.

The “Obi-Wan Kenobi” of the Bay Area opera community will be feted at Opera Parallèle’s gala.

The Irish composer's hour-long opera will have its U.S. premiere on March 24 with the LA Phil New Music Group, led by Thomas Adès.

A strong cast makes a weak production worthwhile.

In collaboration with Cal Performances, Philip Glass’s score and live singers brought Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film to life.

At Bing Concert Hall, the world-class soprano delivered a memorable program of Italian and Spanish works plus six encores.