Reviews

David Bratman - November 19, 2024

An Argentine-inspired program, with music by Pablo E. Furman and Astor Piazzolla, comes off successfully despite an unexpected podium shuffle.

Jim Farber - November 19, 2024

Film and live performance intertwine in this multimedia work about a world on the brink of destruction.

Jim Farber - November 19, 2024

The famous film composer conducts his own work on a program that also includes Pictures at an Exhibition.

Nicholas Jones - November 19, 2024

The worthy but forgotten La Flora is the latest Baroque gem to be revived by this great local company.

Harlow Robinson - November 19, 2024

Abduraimov returns to staple repertoire by Sergei Prokofiev and Modest Mussorgsky in a recital tour of the West Coast.

Michael Zwiebach - November 18, 2024

Director Francesca Zambello’s durable production thrives on the strength of lead singers Eve-Maud Hubeaux and Jonathan Tetelman.

Rebecca Wishnia - November 18, 2024

Divisive contract negotiations between management and musicians seem to impact the performance led by guest conductor Kazuki Yamada.

Lisa Hirsch - November 17, 2024

The Adlers’ annual concert highlights emerging opera talents, including standout Canadian soprano Olivia Smith.

Richard S. Ginell - November 12, 2024

The orchestra, joined by tenor Andrew Staples, gives its first performances of this rather underrated 1958 song cycle.

Rebecca Wishnia - November 11, 2024

The ensemble arrives at SF Performances with a program centered around the creative struggles of Haydn, Dvořák, and Shostakovich.