Reviews

Janos Gereben - July 29, 2019

A sublime reading of Josef Suk’s piano quartet transcends time and place.

Richard S. Ginell - July 25, 2019

The LA Phil provides the emotional impact despite the drawbacks of the Hollywood Bowl.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 25, 2019

The young countertenor reveals growing artistic maturity throughout this recital with the American Bach Soloists.

Andrew Gilbert - July 23, 2019

The jazz headliner plays SFJAZZ with her trio collective Thumbscrew and a quintet for her recent release, Code Girl.

David Bratman - July 23, 2019

Baritone Nikolay Borchev and pianist Wu Han make a formidable duo in Schubert’s Winterreise at Music@Menlo.

Steve Osborn - July 22, 2019

Violinist Rachel Barton Pine soars in the rarely heard French masterpiece.

Richard S. Ginell - July 22, 2019

A festival finale features attractive world premieres and “Beethoven that Beethoven Never Heard.”

Jeff Kaliss - July 22, 2019

Lunar-themed works by Gordon Getty, Richard Strauss, Dvořák, and Holst mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Jim Farber - July 19, 2019

Dudamel and the LA Phil team with LA Dance Project for an exhilarating take on Prokofiev’s ballet.

Richard S. Ginell - July 19, 2019

Intrepid string ensembles transcend challenging acoustics with delightful works that should be heard more often.