The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, under its venerable yet still commanding Principal Conductor Neeme Järvi, played at a full strength of about 70 musicians at Bing Hall.
The S.F. Symphony screened Hitchcock's Vertigo; the restored film was projected in color as the Symphony, conducted by Joshua Gersen, performed the live world premiere of Hermann's score.
The Butterfly Lovers, distinctively Chinese by design and beautiful to look at, reveals the strengths and weaknesses inherent in this east/west mash-up.
A spectacular chamber concert by the Musicians from Marlboro, presented by Cal Performances, made a gleaming case in point of how fortunate the Bay Area is musically.
After some distressing news for the organization, the show goes on at the Peninsula Symphony, in a joint concert with the Masterworks Chorale, directed by Bryan Baker.
A combined effort from the choruses of San Francisco Opera and Italy’s Teatro di San Carlo di Napoli produces a powerhouse performance of Verdi's Requiem.