Elim Chan Becomes First Female Music Director of San Francisco Symphony
Elim Chan, a Hong Kong-born conductor, has been appointed music director of the San Francisco Symphony, taking over…
Bay Area arts: 9 cool shows and concerts to catch this weekend
From Carnaval, a longtime Bay Area favorite, to roaring dinosaurs and an operatic take on “Doubt,” there are…
Is Musical Merit Foundation San Diego’s best-kept secret? – San Diego Union-Tribune
Classical music aficionados may have never heard of the Musical Merit Foundation, but it’s likely that they’ve benefited…
Japanese classical sensation Hayato Sumino delights in San Diego
Hayato Sumino at The Conrad in La Jolla on Saturday. (Photo by Ken Jaques/La Jolla Music Society) The…
Cellist Weilerstein praises new Mexican concerto set for San Diego premiere
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein. (Photo by Evelyn Freja/courtesy of the artist) Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz’ brilliant and demanding Dzonot…
Symphony San Jose celebrates spring with concert – The Mercury News
Spring Symphony Symphony San Jose celebrates spring with three orchestral works: Dvořák’s “Carnival Overture,” Mason Bates’ “Philharmonia Fantastique” and Beethoven’s Symphony No.…
Local arts groups, supporters react to city’s proposed elimination of $11.8 million in arts grants – San Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria has proposed eliminating all arts funding that go directly to local arts organizations.…
Opera Neo turning 15 with ambitious new season – San Diego Union-Tribune
As Opera Neo enters its 15th season of presenting rarely performed baroque operas with spirited vocal performances by…
We appeared to be in different lanes. Would our relationship make it?
He always texted when he was outside. No call, no knock. It was just a message and then…
L.A.’s wunderkind conductor Michael Tilson Thomas dies
Grammy-winning conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, the bird-like maestro affectionately dubbed MTT and a “bad boy of classical music”…
Record Number of Student Voices to Fill Walt Disney Concert Hall | News
LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a thrilling display of youth, artistry, and unity, more…
Symphony San José, chorale to perform ‘Serenade to Music’ – The Mercury News
Symphonic serenade Symphony San José Chorale and Symphony San José are set to perform “Serenade to Music,” a program…