With several standout performances by the leads, West Bay Opera’s gamble on Russian opera pays handsome dividends.
The production, choreographed by the artistic director in 2009, returns to the War Memorial Opera House after a six-year absence.
The “opera in jazz” follows the life of aging, dementia-scarred prize fighter Emile Griffith.
The S.F. Symphony Chorus put on an unhip but engaging performance in SoundBox’s third program of the season.
The company showed plenty of confidence in its first program after returning from a tour of Spain.
The ensemble pulled together a diverse group of pieces for its program at Berkeley’s Hertz Hall.
With friends Barry Shiffman and Zuill Bailey, Cypress Quartet gave fluid performances of Brahms’ sextets.
Opera San Jose’s Carmen, which opened on Feb. 13, works well for the opera neophyte.
Less musically brilliant than the Rossini favorite, Giovanni Paisiello's Barber of Seville still provided plenty of sparkle and musical comedy.
With conductor Tito Muñoz pinch-hitting for Joana Carneiro, the orchestra welcomed an exciting soloist in Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto.
