Reviews

At the start of its 20th anniversary season, Livermore Valley Opera deserves commendation and gratitude, especially in its recent undertaking of Gounod's challenging Romeo and Juliette.

Stellar programming and superb playing marks a program of Classical works by tried-and-true composers plus one virtual unknown.

Shifting alliances and musical power struggles reveal themselves in fine works for piano trio, as evident in the Delphi Trio’s Friday recital.

The San Francisco Opera's Lucrezia Borgia brings a wonderful production to the stage as a vehicle for soprano Renée Fleming.

The New Century Chamber Orchestra began their 20th with a fascinating program of works exploiting antecedent musical styles. It made for a mesmerizing evening showcasing the ensemble’s commitment, technique, synchrony, passion, and sheer joy of music-making.

If only Gustav Mahler could have made it to Davies Symphony Hall Wednesday night! He would have been both surprised and gratified.

The jazz festival, loaded with talent and star power, makes the day of SFCV’s intrepid reporter.

The Women’s Antique Vocal Ensemble presented early Latin American church music at Mission Dolores, with moderate success.

A warm, clear, vibrant recording by the Cypress String Quartet explores how American composition evolved.

Is it the performer or the audience who “makes” music? Fluxus wants listeners to think about it.