Previews

Brett Campbell - March 21, 2011

Popular British composer Roxanna Panufnik has composed a section of Chanticleer’s new musical tale about the young Jesus, The Boy Whose Father Was God, set for four Bay Area performances.

Michael Zwiebach - March 16, 2011

The guitar virtuosi Susana Prieto and Alexis Muzurakis have spent the last 12 years together as Duo Melis. Their upcoming appearance in San Francisco should not be missed.

Michael Zwiebach - March 16, 2011

Cellist Tanya Tomkins completes the cycle of Bach's cello suites this weekend in concerts sponsored by Voices of Music. Historically-informed practice aside, Tomkins' urgent, impassioned playing is a great match for these pieces.

Michael Zwiebach - March 15, 2011

Last year's Persian concert at Oakland East Bay Symphony was so successful that they're at it again, and bringing back piano soloist Tara Kamangar, who scored with the audience last year.

Michael Zwiebach - March 15, 2011

Of the two major pianists visiting San Francisco this weekend, Di Wu may be the less well known, but she was a finalist at the Van Cliburn Competition last year, showing that she has technique to burn.

Brett Campbell - March 15, 2011

Cappella Romana has become the premier exponent and explorer of the musical traditions of Byzantium and other early Christian music. An upcoming concert showcases that expertise, before a return to Stanford to begin a research project aiming to re-create the acoustics of ancient Byzantine churches.

Marianne Lipanovich - March 15, 2011

When it comes to Bach’s choral works, the S.F. Bach Choir knows the music as well as anyone. So it’s well worth a listen when it performs its favorites. 

Lisa Petrie - March 15, 2011

The S.F. Opera has released a series of charming movies adapted from one-hour, family style stage productions, and they're showing for free! Next up: Mozart's Magic Flute. Yes, it is magical and the perfect way to introduce your youngest set to opera.

Joseph Sargent - March 14, 2011

Any singer who has performed Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis can attest that this is one piece not for the faint of heart. It therefore takes some gumption to tackle this work, yet this is precisely the challenge adopted by the 100-voice Cantare Chorale, led by David Morales.

Jason Victor Serinus - March 8, 2011

The NCCO’s title for its upcoming concerts, “Mastery of Schubert,” is a curious one. Yet, there is little question that the gifted soprano Melody Moore will fulfill the title’s promise, the four Schubert lieder she performs on the March 24-27 concerts.