Los Angeles Master Chorale

WATCH: SKY Concert Featuring Jake Heggie

On May 30th, 2024 our evening host and resident artist pianist Lara Downes welcomes two longtime friends and musical collaborators: the legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and San Francisco’s own legend-in-the-making Jake Heggie, considered one of the world's most popular 21st-century opera and art song composers.

Amplify Season 4: Lara Downes Talks With Brian Stokes Mitchell

Classical California resident artist Lara Downes sits talks with actor and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell. She refers to Stokes, as he likes to be called, one of her heroes since the first time she saw him starring in the original production of Ragtime on Broadway in the late '90s.

Announcing Season 4 of Amplify

Amplify with Lara Downes is a video series that highlights Black creatives as they shape art and culture.

SOLD OUT: Our Next SKY Concert: Classical Americana LIVE with Lara Downes and Miró Quartet

Our Classical Americana series continues in our amazing 11th floor concert space at the Bowes Performing Arts building. KDFC resident artist and evening host Lara Downes is joined by the Miró Quartet, one of America’s most celebrated string quartets in a new collaboration, Here on Earth.

Crowd-Sourced Lessons for the Next Generation

San Francisco Choral Society celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new piece by David Lang, "Teach Your Children", inspired by search engine auto-completions and children's perspectives.

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Wins Tribeca Award For Documentary

The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus won the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival for their documentary, Gay Chorus Deep South, highlighting their response to anti-LGBTQ laws.