Reviews

Jessica Balik - October 9, 2017

BSO’s music director led the orchestra and cello through a program of impressive firsts.

Andrew Gilbert - October 8, 2017

A pick-up quintet of great classical musicians joins McBride for Dvořák and Schubert at SFJAZZ.

Andrew Gilbert - October 3, 2017

Here’s what we heard at the inaugural concert of the Conservatory’s new Roots, Jazz, and American Music program.

Niels Swinkels - October 3, 2017

The American pianist made child’s play of a notoriously difficult concerto.

Steven Winn - October 3, 2017

The gifted mezzo-soprano conveyed the hits and some lesser surprises with grace and musicality.

Niels Swinkels - September 26, 2017

With a world premiere and Wojciech Kilar’s Orawa, New Century Chamber Orchestra dazzled in their season opener.

Jessica Balik - September 26, 2017

A nostalgia-tinged program contrasted an intriguing, new American composition with Mahler’s Fourth.

Steven Winn - September 25, 2017

In a tribute to Bernstein’s centenary, San Francisco Symphony features the composer in theatrical mode.

Janice Berman - September 25, 2017

Strong dancing marks an auspicious beginning to the company’s 24th season.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - September 25, 2017

Glittery sets and costumes aren’t enough to save this tired production.