Reviews

Janice Berman - March 14, 2016

A true story of a 19-year-old resisting the Nazis is the latest, powerful addition to Bill T. Jones’ dances exploring racism and social injustice.

Joe Cadagin - March 9, 2016

The extraordinary music Monk creates, largely with her own voice, still has the power to amaze, as a recital drawn from her long career showed.

Steven Winn - March 8, 2016

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields fielded a great soloist on Sunday, but missed a conductor’s attention.

Giacomo Fiore - March 8, 2016

Composer Catherine Lamb creates a composition/soundscape that is both suggestive and familiar.

Rebecca Wishnia - March 8, 2016

The lights were more than dimmed at S.F. Performances’ inaugural PIVOT program at the Strand Theater. They were turned off, and they stayed off for the concert’s duration.

Ken Iisaka - March 1, 2016

: No more excuses if you haven’t heard the work of this brilliant Portuguese pianist.

Joe Cadagin - March 1, 2016

The often-ignored repertory of 17th-century oratorios, was given a vigorous, musically satisfying revival in California Bach Society’s latest concert set.

Jessica Balik - February 29, 2016

Harpsichordist Derek Tam joined the group in three pieces all composed in 2016.

Jeff Dunn - February 24, 2016

In between the Russian warhorses, some unpredictable and finely-played music, and an orchestra in close harmony with its conductor.

Niels Swinkels - February 23, 2016

The French conductor brought a Glimmer of new music to the San Francisco Symphony’s series of subscription concerts.