Orchestra

David Bratman - October 23, 2017

Soloist Mayuko Kamio stands out in Khachaturian Violin Concerto.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 23, 2017

The S.F. Symphony gave a stellar account of a 20th-century masterwork, and Joshua Roman carried Dvorak’s Cello Concerto.

Steven Winn - October 23, 2017

Michael Morgan, orchestra, and soloists convey a persuasive interpretation of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15.

Lou Fancher - October 20, 2017

The Finnish conductor joins the S.F. Symphony for a program of Sibelius and Shostakovich

Niels Swinkels - October 17, 2017

Together with pianist Piotr Andreszewski and the S.F. Symphony, the Czech conductor honored the premise of the “Pursuit of Passion” program.

Jim Farber - October 16, 2017

In the second installment of the Ciudad de la Mexico Festival, Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil celebrate a “Noche de Cine.”

Carlyn Kessler - October 16, 2017

The rapport between conductor and orchestra leads to powerful but unfussy performances.

Jim Farber - October 16, 2017

Gustavo Dudamel’s CDMX: Music from Mexico City enchants with big ideas and small details.

Steve Osborn - October 10, 2017

Contender Francesco Lecce-Chong acquits himself best on sprightly material from Bates and Beethoven.

Steven Winn - October 9, 2017

Strong soloists and Nicholas McGegan and Philharmonia Baroque gave their all in a flawed work.