Reviews

A typically thought-provoking and brilliant Peter Serkin recital contrasts Beethoven against moderns like Knussen, Wuorinen, and Takemitsu.

The choral ensemble Cantare Con Vivo and instrumental quartet Quijeremá unite communities in an entertaining, multicultural concert.

The Marin Symphony's presentation of an opus to the Golden Gate Bridge, the sonically immersive composition by Rob Kapilow, is a work that aims to capture it all.

The UC Davis Symphony Orchestra, comprising mostly students, plays gallantly in a mixed-bill at Mondavi Center.

The Easter story comes alive through American Bach Soloists’ stylish, spirited performances of contatas and oratorios.

Judging from this new live recording of Werther, captured in May 2011 at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and conducted by Antonio Pappano, Rolando Villazón remains on top of his game.

The S.F. Contemporary Music Players wrap up its season with a range of challenging works, both new and old, brilliant and quietly glowing.

The “indie-classical” duo Living Earth Show performs original material with both raucous good humor and subtlety.

Yamandu Costa’s wonderfully expressive playing takes the classical guitar to new heights.

French soprano Sandrine Piau brings the sun indoors, in her splendid Berkeley recital, and carries hearts away.