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?
In an inspiring master class given by Thomas Hampson to singers from the S.F. Conservatory he takes an untraditional tack, and is encouraging and supportive in his admiration.
A fitting tribute for Kristin Pankonin honors her musically at the S.F. Conservatory of Music, a rememberance of the insightful coach, keyboard partner, knowing counselor, and friend.
The Calder Quartet played its second in a series of three concerts devoted to performing all six of Bartók’s quartets at SF JAZZ Center’s Miner Auditorium.
German baritone Christian Gerhaher is a storyteller rich with focus and impact, with a voice that knows no boundaries; propulsive and probing, bracing and exciting.
If Sunday’s season opener is any indication of the care and dedication with which each Marin Symphony program will be presented, fans of the orchestra have a lot to look forward to.
