Bach's musical cousins got a highly satisfactory hearing from the historical performance specialists.
Los Angeles Opera breathes new life into John Corigliano’s brilliant, if overlong, opera.
The indie-classical composer’s quirky, trademark style gets a few new twists in his latest song collection.
Star Argentine bandoneónist J.P. Jofre played brilliantly in a world premiere by UC Davis composer Pablo Ortiz.
Not a contender among so many great recorded interpretations of the songs, but Netrebko is backed by a marvelous orchestra and conductor who know their Strauss.
Hearing is believing: The Girls Chorus comes prepared to knock your socks off, and it usually succeeds.
Ingratiating, swinging, but also refined and transparent, So Percussion were at the top of their game in their Bay Area concerts.
The Del Sol Quartet uses a new format to demystify and explore new music with an audience.
Paul Goodwin's conducting debut with S.F. Symphony was welcome, if belated, while soprano Lydia Teuscher stole the show.
The Empyrean Ensemble presented new works by Pulitzer Prize-winner Melinda Wagner and UC Davis composers at the 2015 Music and Words Festival.
