At the Saturday night opening of Mark Streshinsky’s production of La bohème for West Edge Opera, the erosion of boundaries between singers and audience left attendees beaming.
Music@Menlo, a bold venture has thrived and made a name for itself worldwide, each subsequent season reconfirming and enriching its excellence, is now in its 12th season.
The American Bach Soloists convey listeners into a festive spirit with a variety of works that influenced J.S. Bach, including Frederick the Great, Buxtehude, Kuhnau, and a Bach cousin.
The Silicon Valley Music Festival, now in its third season, has acquired some desirable accoutrements: an attractive program book and a set of venues concentrated in downtown San Jose.