Reviews

David Bratman - March 24, 2014

A superbly vital performance of Carmina Burana is the centerpiece of a rousing concert by Symphony Silicon Valley and several choruses.

Ken Iisaka - March 23, 2014

The notion that a former child prodigy does not grow past earlier fame was dispelled in a long-awaited solo recital by Evgeny Kissin at Davies Symphony Hall.

Steven Winn - March 23, 2014

In a joint presentation of a program seas apart, the New Century Chamber Orchestra and Chanticleer set out to explore the rich musical era between the two world wars.

Janice Berman - March 21, 2014

The ODC Dance Company’s opening-night work, boulders and bones, the second choreographic collaboration between Brenda Way and KT Nelson is a don't-miss trifecta of dance, music, and visual arts.

Jim Farber - March 17, 2014

A moving, masterful production of John Adams’ Death of Klinghoffer raises vital political and religious issues that refuse to die.

Jason Victor Serinus - March 17, 2014

War’s savagery is vocally painted in beautifully rendered emotion, in British baritone Christopher Maltman’s songs-of-a-soldier program.

Jeff Dunn - March 16, 2014

The annual Call & Response concert from the Cypress String Quartet and its educational mission is a success.

Jason Victor Serinus - March 16, 2014

Natalie Dessay’s recital in Davies Symphony Hall showcases the singer's considerable gifts while also evincing some vocal decline.

Scott Cmiel - March 14, 2014

Flamenco’s most-prominent guitar artist, known as Tomatito, performs with his Sextet a stunning program of contemporary music for the art form.

Jeff Dunn - March 14, 2014

Gustavo Dudamel’s artistic growth has raised the L.A. Philharmonic to a new level, as evidenced in its Davies Hall concerts. But Yuja Wang’s playing was far too spiky.