Reviews

Rebecca Wishnia - January 7, 2019

Six genre-defying works reveal the composer’s restless intellect.

David Bratman - January 7, 2019

A lively new arrangement of a Mendelssohn work for two clarinets features father-and-son soloists Jon and Alec Manasse.

Janos Gereben - January 7, 2019

An unusual Christmas concert of Ukrainian music, expertly performed.

Steven Winn - January 2, 2019

Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and soprano Mary Wilson provide the thrills.

David Bratman - January 2, 2019

The epic work shines in this new recording under the baton of Michael Tilson Thomas.

Jim Farber - December 18, 2018

The long running L.A. chamber series plays Music for 18 Musicians for the first time.

Jeff Kaliss - December 18, 2018

The startling 15-year-old pianist headlines four nights at Miner Auditorium, and still has some growing to do.

Andrew Gilbert - December 17, 2018

The all-star quintet improvises its way through an evening of sparkling pancultural music.

Jessica Balik - December 17, 2018

S.F. Symphony’s experimental performance space is hip and busy.

Jim Farber - December 16, 2018

Physically frail but alert as ever, the 82-year-old conducted a dashing all-Brahms concert.