Reviews

Andrew Gilbert - August 16, 2022

We root out the best of an enormous fest that played out over three days on a dozen stages.

Richard S. Ginell - August 14, 2022

A dozen different groups and composers put their spin on Satie’s simple piano masterworks.

Richard S. Ginell - August 14, 2022

Two works premiered in past seasons, Daníel Bjarnason’s Violin Concerto and Anna Meredith’s Nautilus, make the program again at the Bowl.

David Bratman - August 9, 2022

When concern over COVID cases took out half the orchestra, the weekend’s programming had to change.

Janice Berman - August 8, 2022

Complexions Contemporary Ballet makes a rare Bay Area appearance at Frost Amphitheater, followed by SF Ballet.

Steven Winn - August 8, 2022

Strong performances from this year’s cast of emerging artists bring Mozart’s opera to life.

Richard S. Ginell - August 8, 2022

The 26-year-old Klaus Mäkelä shows poise in tackling one of the giants of symphonic music.

Michael Zwiebach - August 2, 2022

West Edge Opera’s staging, in collaboration with Papermoon Opera Productions, turns everyday stuff into magic.

Josef Woodard - August 2, 2022

The first weekend back after a three-year hiatus is full of hope for the future of new music.

Nicholas Jones - August 2, 2022

The company’s cast of regulars excels in one of Handel’s great dramatic works.