Reviews

Harlow Robinson - March 18, 2025

The Polish-Soviet composer has more of his work revived in a Recovered Voices concert at the Colburn School.

Rebecca Wishnia - March 18, 2025

The bold and lively Czech ensemble does justice to a pair of underrated works by Tchaikovsky and Dvořák.

Lisa Hirsch - March 18, 2025

In one of his last appearances with the orchestra, Music Director Joseph Young leads a program of works inspired by the season.

Steven Winn - March 16, 2025

The South African artist and a team of collaborators combine surrealism, time travel, and stagecraft in this production at Cal Performances.

Michael Zwiebach - March 15, 2025

Guest conductor Elim Chan returns with a passionate yet graceful program that pairs Swan Lake with the “Pathétique” Symphony.

Lisa Hirsch - March 11, 2025

In a performance at UC Berkeley, the chamber chorus takes on the challenges of Gérard Grisey’s Les Chants de l’Amour.

Richard S. Ginell - March 11, 2025

Gustavo Dudamel’s interpretation may be more controlled now, but it still has youthful dash and vigor.

Harlow Robinson - March 10, 2025

On its debut album, Censored Anthems, chamber orchestra Parlando looks at composers working within the restrictions of socialist realism.

Andrew Gilbert - March 10, 2025

Over four nights at SFJAZZ, Younger and her quintet debut sublime original pieces in new arrangements featuring NCCO.

David Bratman - March 10, 2025

Amid their California residency in Berkeley and Orange County, conductor and orchestra shine in symphonies by Schubert and Dvořák.