Michael Zwiebach

In a Cal Performances concert that seemed designed to push contrasts, you came away with a sense of the quartet’s remarkable unanimity.

Here’s a group of experienced players that give thoughtful, passionate performances of new music, and do all the little things, too.

The SF Symphony's popular, offbeat series will again be a hot ticket.

Wide-ranging performances will be curated by pianist Edward Simon.

Caroline Shaw’s The Listeners lifts the spirits in PBO’s fine performance.

A trip to the Oakland Symphony tells you a lot about the deep connections of the orchestra to its community.

Shamisen player Hidejiro Honjoh anchors a program that is crowned by Hiroya Miura’s dazzling mini opera.

Harassment allegations force the legendary singer’s departure.

The orchestra’s chief operating officer moves up to the hot seat.

There’s no lack of music about nature, but this thoughtfully designed concert brought things together in an especially pleasing way.