David Bratman

The oratorio comes together with excellent soloists and choral contributions.

A delicate reading of a Beethoven concerto pairs nicely with Daniel Harding's stately take on Richard Strauss's Alpine Symphony.

In preparation for its performances of the St. John Passion, SFBC convened a panel to talk about the issue of anti-Semitism in historical context.

In a brilliantly curated concert, the SJCO offers meditations on climate change, humanity and technology, and the natural world.

A vibrant program of challenging works benefited from superb solos and energetic conducting by Carlos Vieu.

Howard Hanson's "Romantic" is the standout in a program that included works by Bernstein, Copland, and Nancy Bloomer Deussen.

Works from Corelli, Georg Muffat, and George Frideric Handel explore variations on the concerto grosso form.

The venerable group wraps up a 30-year run with a final world tour.

Soloists are at the fore in Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, but the orchestra was at its best in the Stravinsky ballet.

Adapting the piano accompaniment for string quartet elicited the operatic quality of Schubert’s songs.