The Merola Grand Finale, which presented — and said farewell to — one of the finest Merola classes in years, presented six tenors all of whom are ready for prime time.
Massed forces of the S.F. Choral Society performs a musical collage for Mother Earth, plus a semistaged version of the always-challenging Carmina Burana.
The Cabrillo Festival celebrates 50 with an engaging program: a road-racer, a mult-cult piece by Golijov, a Harrison symphony, and a commissioned work by a mere youngster.
Brilliant playing enlivens Music@Menlo’s final program, in a mix of surprising instrumental combinations, coupled with formidable playing by young performers.
Playing a deceptively difficult piece by Lou Harrison, plus works with electronica, vocals, and other “extended techniques” the Del Sol Quartet shows its versatility.
