New Music

Jim Farber - June 12, 2018

Patricia Kopatchinskaja strives to undo comfortable concertgoing rituals with exciting, dramatic gestures.

Lou Fancher - June 11, 2018

The 36th San Francisco Jazz Festival offers a diverse range of musical acts from all walks of jazz life.

Richard S. Ginell - June 5, 2018

The virtuoso violinist brings her relentless curiosity and unbridled passion for new music to the pioneering festival.

Steven Winn - May 22, 2018

The West Coast premiere of Philip Glass’s Third Piano Concerto dominates the program.

Lou Fancher - May 21, 2018

The conceptual artist died in 2015, but a trust ensures that her works find currency and collaboration with contemporary artists.

Jim Farber - May 15, 2018

A poorly-coordinated performance of Terry Riley’s In C caps off the evening.

Jessica Balik - May 15, 2018

Two musicians from the Brooklyn Art Song Society perform new works by UC Davis composers and poets.

Tysen Dauer - May 8, 2018

Volti Vocal Ensemble breathes life into the works of four living composers.

Jim Farber - April 30, 2018

The vibrant L.A. festival showcases challenging new works by composers working on the edge.

Tysen Dauer - April 30, 2018

The bracing mix of acoustic "classical" ensembles, savvy programing, state-of-the-art electronics, and sophisticated DJs offers a potent musical brew.