Previews

The drummers of TAO bring a modern flair to the ancient art form, drawing on the diverse backgrounds of its performers.

Herbert Blomstedt leads the Symphony in what many believe is his signature piece, Bruckner’s Fifth Symphony.

The mandolin-centered Luna Nova Quartet draws in listeners, with its unique sound and memories evoked of the instrument in many film scores.

The revered arts and culture of several Asian countries are celebrated in a festival at Stanford, now in its eighth year.

Benjamin Simon and the S.F. Chamber Orchestra delight in collaborating with youth ensembles such as the gifted Piedmont Choir.

Ensemble Parallèle presents the world premiere of Jacques Desjardins’ chamber orchestration of John Harbison’s The Great Gatsby

A much-lauded quartet soldiers on with two substitute players, due to a birth in the string family.

A cappella voices sing of darkness and introspection, in a rare appearance at Stanford University.

A consistently fresh ensemble from Europe explores the highways and byways of early music, including those leading to several composers of the Galante style.

Star violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock, in flight, doesn’t alight anywhere until she’s done, and she generally dazzles you before she deigns to perch on the smallest twig.