Reviews

David Bratman - June 19, 2013

Music of genius and imagination illuminates the second Silicon Valley Music Festival program.

Janice Berman - June 17, 2013

The 35th Ethnic Dance Festival features 10 troupes performing for their love of community and homeland and the joy is contagious.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 15, 2013

Lieder Alive! lives up to its name; a refreshing setting for a recital, great acoustics, a welcome selection of repertoire.

Jeff Dunn - June 14, 2013

At the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition the brain of artistry proves to be the deciding factor in choosing three medalists.

Lisa Hirsch - June 13, 2013

Cellist Matt Haimovitz suits the age-of-anxiety mood of Philip Glass’ cello concerto, based on his movie score and recently expanded to concerto dimensions.

Janice Berman - June 13, 2013

Mark Morris demonstrates, once again, that he has quite an ear in the presentation of (the world premiere) Spring, Spring, Spring and Mosaic and United, one of his best pieces. 

Jason Victor Serinus - June 10, 2013

The San Francisco Opera's lovely production of Così fan tutte has so many near-perfect aspects that its light continues to shine long after the curtain has closed.

Niels Swinkels - June 9, 2013

Guest conductor Kirill Karabits conducts the S.F. Symphony in Britten’s posthumous Double Concerto, along with works by Sibelius and Honegger.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 7, 2013

This Norma may confound expectations, but the finesse, sincerity, and depth that Bartoli brings to the role will stay with you long after the recording’s authentic novelty has subsided.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 6, 2013

The S.F. Opera production of Tales of Hoffmann astounds on many levels: the production, stellar cast, and direction combine for the most imaginative, creative, and energetic versions you're likely to ever see.