Sondheim's classic musical pointedly staged at the San Francisco Playhouse.
Performances of the 24 preludes show less impressionistic haze, more humor and classical precision.
The first complete recording of the famous 1937 agit-prop opera is surprisingly timely.
A commissioned piece from the Bridge Piano Quartet and composer Chad Channon doesn’t work in its San Jose venue.
Substantial scenes from all corners of the repertory give burgeoning professionals much to work with.
Arresting performances featured unconventional ensembles, multicultural influences, and soloists on everything from banjo to Vietnamese zither.
The eccentric and enormous work was lucid in the orchestra’s hands.
Mezzo-soprano Kinda Scharich joins pianist John Parr in the North American premiere of a new song-cycle.
Fun, silliness, and some great music abound in the West-Coast premiere of this buffa rarity.
An evening of premieres by women choreographers proves the power of embracing new challenges.
