Reviews

Simon Cohen - November 9, 2024

Orchestra and conductor take a crack at Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, while pianist Conrad Tao solos in Tchaikovsky.

Jim Farber - November 5, 2024

This revival of Charles Gounod’s audience favorite is eye-catching as ever, and soprano Amina Edris is a standout Juliet.

David Bratman - November 5, 2024

An “introductory” first half, featuring works by Benjamin Britten and Mason Bates, nicely sets up a Brahms symphony on the second.

Lisa Hirsch - November 4, 2024

The little-known mid-20th-century Russian composer gets the spotlight in an unusual concert from Other Minds.

Steven Winn - November 2, 2024

Acclaimed director Mary Zimmerman has adapted the classic opera in a production of captivating charm that feels both familiar and fresh.

Richard S. Ginell - October 29, 2024

The conservatory’s head of conducting studies draws a poised performance from these student musicians.

Andrew Gilbert - October 28, 2024

The ensemble has partnered with the de Young Museum for this season’s commissioning project, blending music and visuals with intriguing results.

Jeff Kaliss - October 28, 2024

In his new book, Missing Music, record producer Ian Brennan relates the journeys he’s taken around the world.

Steven Winn - October 28, 2024

Superb singing from the chorus and vocal soloists can’t entirely carry this performance of the symphony under Music Director Eun Sun Kim.

Josef Woodard - October 27, 2024

Stephen Drury plays the composer’s sonatas in a memorable recital for Piano Spheres.