The early music ensemble performed festive pieces from the Italian baroque at St. Mark’s Lutheran in San Francisco.
The Nutcracker, in Helgi Thomasson’s 2004 production, casts a holiday glow.
Bach’s sumptuous and inspired Christmas Oratorio was well-served by Jeffrey Thomas’ ace musicians.
The Pacifica Quartet communicate so strongly during a performance, they’re as engaging as the music.
Singer Meow Meow headlined a night of provocative, outrageous music-making.
A harrowing performance of the final duet of Eugene Onegin made this gala far more than a parade of star turns.
Gordon Getty and Claude Debussy’s one-acters on Edgar Allen Poe’s classic have different strengths and weaknesses.
A program of celebrations showed the orchestra and chorus off to best advantage, while also testing Herbst Theatre’s revamped acoustics.
The Conservatory’s “by the Brook” Carmen was a vital emotional experience.
Still active at 80, Terry Riley’s music continues to engage us, as the Del Sol’s recent performance demonstrated.
