David Bratman

The California Symphony tests another guest conductor, Robert Moody, who makes the music flow with a sense of purpose.

On the cusp of its 30th anniversary, the Alexander String Quartet continues its residence at Mondavi with a performance of Schubert’s String Quartet in C Minor, D. 703, “Quartettsatz”; and his String Quartet in A Minor, D. 804, “Rosamunde.”

The Ives Quartet is a locally based ensemble with a tough-grained and determined style.

Symphony Silicon Valley capitalizes on its popular appeal with a fine mixed program, with one Rossini ringer.

The Mondavi Center has its usual wide-angle season planned, while the Symphony Silicon Valley is focusing on classics with high-profile soloists. Here are the most exciting concert prospects from San Jose to Sacramento.

Brilliant playing enlivens Music@Menlo’s final program, in a mix of surprising instrumental combinations, coupled with formidable playing by young performers.

Expressionism and musical storytelling comes to Music@Menlo, via pungent works by Respighi, Herrmann, Caplet, and Stravinsky.

Yuja Wang tore through Rachmaninov's monumental Piano Concerto No. 3 in her most exciting and unbelievable S.F. performance yet.

Symphony Silicon Valley is in fine fettle under guest conductor William Boughton, with Ning An as the fine piano soloist.

A robust celebration of San Francisco's early musical days is, to use an old phrase, a hoot and a half.