Reviews

This satisfying recording of Beethoven's Ninth is a masterwork of music, and a pleasing memento of what today’s San Francisco Symphony sounds like in concert.

In a centennial rite, Rite of Spring gets yet another recording, this time by Simon Rattle with his Berlin Philharmonic.

Philip Glass’ score for La Belle et la bête was a missed opportunity for retouching, though San Francisco Performances’ production was well-done.

Hats off to West Bay Opera, whose co-production with Festival Opera of Verdi’s masterpiece Otello won over virtually all who saw it on opening night.

Russian composer Lera Auerbach's new string symphony, Memoria de la Luz (“Memory of the Light”), is transformative — a don't miss experience, as indicated in its premiere by NCCO.

Music@Menlo's latest release is a luscious grab-bag of chamber music, much of it unfamiliar, nearly all of it performed as well as you're ever likely to hear it.

Earplay's concerts at the ODC, focusing on works for solo strings, demonstrates that intellect and inspiration are not incompatible, borne out by repertoire choices and stunning performances.

The L.A. Philharmonic presentation of Marriage of Figaro combines dramatic intensity and social commentary with music-making at a level that could only be described as sublime.

The San Francisco Bach Choir let historic sheet music be their guide on a breezy tour of songs about the city.

The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra closed its 2012-2013 season with an inspired concert that included interesting and meaningful juxtapositions.