Reviews

Danny Carnahan - October 24, 2017

No waiting for the encores for the smiles and fun to appear: the guitarist and accordionist were on the same page from the beginning.

Jessica Balik - October 24, 2017

The flute-guitar-cello trio finds surprising new voices in old music and in newly minted commissions.

Jim Farber - October 23, 2017

The CDMX Festival ended on a serious, new music note, with composers who are part of an international community of explorers.

David Bratman - October 23, 2017

Soloist Mayuko Kamio stands out in Khachaturian Violin Concerto.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 23, 2017

The S.F. Symphony gave a stellar account of a 20th-century masterwork, and Joshua Roman carried Dvorak’s Cello Concerto.

Steven Winn - October 23, 2017

Michael Morgan, orchestra, and soloists convey a persuasive interpretation of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15.

Niels Swinkels - October 17, 2017

Together with pianist Piotr Andreszewski and the S.F. Symphony, the Czech conductor honored the premise of the “Pursuit of Passion” program.

Jim Farber - October 16, 2017

In the second installment of the Ciudad de la Mexico Festival, Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil celebrate a “Noche de Cine.”

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - October 16, 2017

The legendary singer is only one reason to see these powerful Verdi and Bizet productions.

Carlyn Kessler - October 16, 2017

The rapport between conductor and orchestra leads to powerful but unfussy performances.