Reviews

A S.F. Symphony concert led by guest conductor Stéphane Denève and featuring force of nature violinist Isabelle Faust highlights music memorialized in ceremonies.

The San Francisco Opera's take on Handel’s comic opera Partenope shines the light on vocals and showcases a eye-catching production.

Pianist Rafal Blechaz shows why in Poland he is called the reincarnation of Chopin in a recital arrayed in colors and delicate details.

The London Philharmonic comes to town for two concerts as part of the San Francisco Symphony’s Great Performers Series, with Vladimir Jurowski conducting.

A warm glow suffuses the performance of the venerable Takács Quartet and the superb pianist Marc-André Hamelin.

From Debussy to an early work by John Corigliano, the violinist Tai Murray gives an engaging recital.

A new TheatreWorks revival of Sweeney Todd comes together in channeling the mad drive of the Sondheim classic.

A grand performance by the S.F. Symphony of Bartók's devilishly hard The Miraculous Mandarin is one for the record books, and a memory to treasure.

Cellist Steven Isserlis adds luster to Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra’s first concert of its 34th season, at SFJAZZ.

In a concert of fascinating music, the scene is stolen by an ambitious account of war. Does the effort to document the horrors as realistically as possible result in good music?