Features

Janos Gereben - May 22, 2012

Beauty and Tragedy in Gamelan Premieres

Ayu Larassanti dances in <em>Somia</em> (Peace) Photo by Jorge Vismara
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Jason Victor Serinus - May 21, 2012

Dolby Labs’ new TrueHD technology enables higher sound quality for action flicks, pop music, and — more aptly here — the S.F. Symphony’s esteemed media projects.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 15, 2012

So you’ve been convinced to make the big switch, and now you want to become a downloading Jedi and Master of the Vinyl. Here are some quick audiophile tips to start you off.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 15, 2012

Goodbye CDs, hello high-resolution downloads and — surprise! — vinyl LPs. Here’s the why and the how of it.

Janos Gereben - May 15, 2012

East Bay Champions of Contemporary Orchestral Music

Joana Carneiro Photo by Dave Weiland
Joana Carneiro
John Rockwell - May 8, 2012

The New York Philharmonic plays more resplendently than ever. But is that enough to guarantee relevance? Longtime critic John Rockwell asks some tough questions.

Janos Gereben - May 8, 2012

Birth of a Curious Chord at Trio Appassionato Preview

Frederica von Stade narrates <em>Trio Appassionato</em> Photos by Betsy Kershner