Martin West

Works & Process to Present San Francisco Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet in Yuri Possokhov's EUGENE ONEGIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

Works & Process will present San Francisco Ballet and The Joffrey Ballet in Yuri Possokhov's Eugene Onegin. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here.

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival To Premiere Lowell Liebermann's New Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

The Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival will present the world premiere of GRAMMY Award-nominated American composer Lowell Liebermann's New Work for Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano. Learn more!

San Francisco Ballet Orchestra Names Martin West to Newly Endowed Role
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025

As San Francisco Ballet prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of its orchestra in the 2025–2026 season, the company has announced two major developments: a newly ratified labor agreement with the orchestra’s union, and the naming of its Music Director and Principal Conductor position in honor of longtime supporters Shelby and Frederick Gans.

Review: VAN MANEN: DUTCH GRANDMASTER at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - Apr 8, 2025

What did our critic think of VAN MANEN: DUTCH GRANDMASTER at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews the mix-rep program of 4 works by the celebrated choreographer running through April 19th.

San Francisco Ballet to Present FRANKENSTEIN Contemporary Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

The world-renowned San Francisco Ballet will give 16 performances of internationally lauded American composer Lowell Liebermann's Frankenstein, Op. 130, Ballet in 3 Acts. Learn more!

SF Ballet to Premiere Tamara Rojo's Reimagined RAYMONDA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

​​​​​​​San Francisco Ballet has revealed creative details for the North American premiere of Artistic Director Tamara Rojo's Raymonda. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: MANON at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - Jan 27, 2025

The chance to see a classic full-length ballet for the first time is always a rare and welcome opportunity, so it’s especially exciting that San Francisco Ballet is kicking off its 2025 Repertory Season with Kenneth McMillan’s Manon, choreographed in 1974 and subsequently performed all over the world, but never before in San Francisco.

Zac Posen Will Create Costumes For the San Francisco Ballet
by Michael Major - Jan 16, 2025

Famed fashion designer Zac Posen will design costumes for the San Francisco Ballet. The Gap executive vice president and creative director will design for Christopher Wheeldon’s “Within the Golden Hour.”

Composer Lowell Liebermann to Launch New Season Of THORNWILLOW CONCERTS AT CALVARY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

Lowell Liebermann will open the new season of THORNWILLOW CONCERTS AT CALVARY, featuring a program that highlights his compositions and contributions to contemporary music. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

San Francisco Ballet Brings Iconic SWAN LAKE To Madrid's Teatro Real
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2024

San Francisco Ballet has announced the principal casting for SWAN LAKE at Madrid's Teatro Real from October 15-22, featuring performances by renowned dancers.

Cellist John-Henry Crawford to Release New Album Of Dvořák & Tchaikovsky With San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Cellist John-Henry Crawford has released a new album featuring works by Dvořák and Tchaikovsky, performed with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Martin West.

See Composer/Pianist Lowell Liebermann & Flutist Brandon Patrick George In Recital in Newburgh, NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

Join renowned composer/pianist Lowell Liebermann and GRAMMY-winning flutist Brandon Patrick George for a recital featuring Liebermann's works for flute in Newburgh, NY. Learn where and when you can see the performance!

San Francisco Ballet Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

San Francisco Ballet has announced its 2024–2025 season that showcases works in contemporary and classical ballet, cross-disciplinary creative partnerships in fashion, music, and visual art, and company premieres of works not often staged in the U.S. Learn more about the lineup here!

Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at San Francisco Ballet
by Jim Munson - Mar 14, 2024

What did our critic think of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews the delightful production running through March 23rd at the War Memorial Opera House.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Will Premiere Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by the charismatic Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki, will perform the world premiere of GRAMMY Award-nominated American composer Lowell Liebermann's Flute Concerto No. 2 on March 21, 2024 at Symphony Center.

Australian Premiere of SHERLOCK HOLMES - THE LAST ACT Opens Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

Fringe Management LLC and Adelaide’s Joanne Hartstone will present the Australian premiere season of the acclaimed UK production, Sherlock Holmes – The Last Act from 17 February to 17 March for ten (weekend) performances only at Studio 166 at Goodwood Theatre and Studios.

Review: NUTCRACKER at San Francisco Ballet Casts an Enchanting Spell for the Holidays
by Jim Munson - Dec 18, 2023

What did our critic think of NUTCRACKER at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews San Francisco Ballet's magical production of the Tchaikovsky perennial running through December 30th at the War Memorial Opera House

Distinguished Composer Lowell Liebermann To Curate 'Thornwillow Concerts At Calvary' In Newburgh
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023

Distinguished Composer Lowell Liebermann curates Thornwillow Concerts At Calvary in Newburgh, NY. GRAMMY-Award winning organist Paul Jacobs performs on the newly restored historic Skinner Pipe Organ at Calvary Presbyterian Church on November 4, 2023.

San Francisco Ballet and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Reveal First Two Recipients of Denis de Coteau Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

San Francisco Ballet and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) have selected the first two students for the new Denis de Coteau Fellowship for the 2023-2024 school year.

Crypt Sessions to Present US Premiere Of Lowell Liebermann's Acclaimed Frankenstein Suite For Piano in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023

Piano version of Lowell Liebermann's Frankenstein Suite will be premiered in the US on October 10, 2023. The performance will take place at the Crypt Chapel in New York City. Full program and ticket information available.