New Music

David Bratman - August 13, 2019

The jazz trumpeter’s violin concerto starring Nicola Benedetti reveals a surfeit of ideas.

Lisa Hirsch - August 12, 2019

The composer’s work, based on a women’s vocal tradition of Hunan Province, dominates the festival’s Saturday concert.

Tamzin Elliott - August 12, 2019

The L.A.-based Sonic Open Orchestra presents a concert of pleasing contradictions.

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City:
Berkeley
Price Range:
$28-56 (prices subject to change)
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Price Range:
$26–$42 (prices subject to change)
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San Anselmo
Price Range:
$15-$35
Tamzin Elliott - August 6, 2019

A Brooklyn record label showcases cutting-edge artists for three days at the Outhaus in Los Angeles.

Brin Solomon - August 6, 2019

Traditional Persian, Hungarian, American, and Japanese instruments and idioms inspire inventive new music.

Ben Kutner - August 6, 2019

Jack Curtis Dubowsky’s original score accompanies a Douglas Fairbanks silent classic in live performance.

Lou Fancher - August 2, 2019

The violinist talks about performing the revered jazz trumpeter’s new violin concerto at the Cabrillo Festival on Aug. 11.