Reviews

This strong early-instrument ensemble not only excels in Mozart and Haydn, but also performs an entertaining quartet by the latter’s contemporary (and a near-unknown) John Wikmanson.

Composer and performance artist Meredith Monk’s uncanny ability to express universal truths through highly evocative, elemental sounds has kept her in the forefront of contemporary music for over four decades. Her latest recording for ECM New Series, confirms that her work remains as vital as ever.

No music is an island and the San Francisco Symphony's performance of Mahler's Sixth Symphony is a case in point.

Antonio Lotti’s astonishingly good Mass emerges from history’s shadows, thanks to the American Bach Soloists’ efforts.

Four players, or three: Every work came up a winner in this Music@Menlo recital, capping off its season.

As the San Francisco Symphony preps for its European tour, its Mahler is heating up wonderfully.

Joined by the Alexander String Quartet, the San Francisco Choral Artists brings off four new works, with marvelous results.

Jon Nakamatsu outdoes himself in his splendid engagement of all-Russian works with the Santa Rosa Symphony.

Michael Tilson Thomas and the S.F. Symphony Mahler Machine provide a deeply moving experience in a presentation of the Ninth Symphony, one that audiences can't help but celebrate.

A special evening of all-American songs sung by tenor Anthony Dean Griffey, gave strong indication that something special was afoot, the cycle of 10 songs riveted attention with its deeply evocative beauty and wealth of tonal inventiveness.