Reviews

Richard S. Ginell - June 3, 2019

A fine, crisp performance with an ensemble not quite the size of the “Symphony of a Thousand.”

Jim Farber - June 3, 2019

The orchestral portion of LA Phil’s third-annual new-music marathon played it too safe.

David Bratman - June 3, 2019

The pairing of Bach with Shostakovich offers a study in emotional contrasts.

Rebecca Wishnia - June 3, 2019

Contemporary works by Christopher Stark and Laura Schwendinger soar on a shoestring at Z Space.

Janos Gereben - May 29, 2019

Director Ron Howard’s new project is an intimate portrait of an outsized talent.

Jim Farber - May 28, 2019

Selections from Lutosławski to Mozart provide a reverse history of the instrument.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - May 28, 2019

Verdi’s last opera is uneven in the venerable company’s new production.

Richard S. Ginell - May 28, 2019

Baritone Matthias Goerne stands out in a quartet of strong soloists.

Steven Winn - May 27, 2019

Guest conductor Krzysztof Urbański makes the most of Grażyna Bacewicz’s 1943 Overture.

Ken Iisaka - May 27, 2019

The virtuoso evoked vintage keyboards of all sorts without changing instruments.