Chamber Music

Scott Cmiel - April 7, 2016

The virtuosic duo succeed with their custom blend of “esoteric acoustic guitar art songs.”

Lily O'Brien - April 5, 2016

When necessity drove these award-winning classical musicians to experiment with jazz, their music-making got even better.

Rebecca Wishnia - April 1, 2016

In their "Bridge to Beethoven" series, violinist Jennifer Koh and pianist Shai Wosner set a contemporary composer a near-impossible task.

Niels Swinkels - March 23, 2016

Fresh compositions by Simon Dobson highlight the latest installment of this inventive series.

Rebecca Wishnia - March 21, 2016

The collaborative One Found Sound finds adventure in chamber works by Mozart, Nielsen, and Thomson.

Giacomo Fiore - March 18, 2016

Royal Hartigan guided the stellar combo in a vibrant program that spanned multiple musical traditions.

Rebecca Wishnia - March 17, 2016

The ensemble will be missed for their sensible interpretations and fine ensemble playing.

Jessica Balik - February 16, 2016

The ensemble pulled together a diverse group of pieces for its program at Berkeley’s Hertz Hall.

Niels Swinkels - February 16, 2016

With friends Barry Shiffman and Zuill Bailey, Cypress Quartet gave fluid performances of Brahms’ sextets.

Giacomo Fiore - February 4, 2016

The composer’s early piano sonata and an Andrew Imbrie’s Earplay Fantasy dominated the proceedings.