Reviews

Even with orchestra coming to the fore in Brahms’ violin concerto, Lisa Batiashvili struts her magnificent stuff.

Is this fine young pianist pushing (or being pushed) too hard? A bewildering mix of excellence and vulgarity were uncomfortably placed side by side in Saturday’s recital.

A rare outing for two unusual instruments sets apart American Bach Soloists’ splendid performance, with soloists Elizabeth Blumenstock and Debra Nagy.

A range of women composers take center stage in S.F. Choral Artists’ latest program.

Playing the works of composers who were also instrumentalists, guitarist David Russell proves to be their masterful advocate.

Other Minds Festival finishes its season with a flurry of improv, video, electroacoustic works, and reams of imagination.

The Secret Garden, a joint presentation by the S.F. Opera and Cal Performances, introduces opera to children and families with visuals and performances key to its success.

Playing a fascinating program of Mozart and Haydn, the Gold Coast Chamber Players’ performance fell short.

The first concert of the Other Minds Festival #18 juxtaposes music from Greenland, India, and the Faroe Islands.

You can’t scotch S.F. Ballet’s vigor and its ever-venturesome choreography, whether old or young.