Orchestra

Jeff Kaliss - May 14, 2019

A collaboration with Marcus Roberts’s jazz trio opens new musical avenues for the NCCO.

Steven Winn - May 14, 2019

Bernstein’s still-vibrant musical gets a thrilling account at the Paramount from the Oakland Symphony and a bevy of strong soloists and choirs.

Richard S. Ginell - May 13, 2019

The premiere of Inferno is just part of the evening-length ballet envisioned by the prolific composer.

Rebecca Wishnia - May 12, 2019

Conductor James Gaffigan and pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard star in a demanding, rousing concert.

Brin Solomon - May 9, 2019

A powerful concert features works by Florence Price, William Grant Still, and Harry T. Burleigh.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 9, 2019

The piano phenom and budding composer chats about his approach to Beethoven, his upcoming gig with the LA Phil, and the state of classical music.

Steve Osborn - May 6, 2019

The pianist’s reading of a Shostakovich concerto brings out the best in the Santa Rosa Symphony.

Ben Kutner - May 6, 2019

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts a Louis Andriessen premiere and two classics at Walt Disney Hall.

David Bratman - May 6, 2019

Two SSV favorites, Tatsuya Shimono and Jon Nakamatsu, anchor an all-around brilliant concert.

Richard S. Ginell - April 29, 2019

The conductor charms listeners and demonstrates his skill in a concert pairing a Bryce Dessner song cycle with Mozart’s Requiem.