Reviews

Joe Cadagin - October 10, 2017

Stravinsky’s century-old piece still resonates with more power and urgency than the contemporary works it inspired.

Steve Osborn - October 10, 2017

Contender Francesco Lecce-Chong acquits himself best on sprightly material from Bates and Beethoven.

Ken Iisaka - October 10, 2017

The Cliburn-winning pianist brought fresh insight and nuance to familiar repertoire.

Steven Winn - October 9, 2017

Strong soloists and Nicholas McGegan and Philharmonia Baroque gave their all in a flawed work.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 9, 2017

The young violinist plays a thrilling Mendelssohn concerto in perfect synch with the S.F. Symphony

Jessica Balik - October 9, 2017

BSO’s music director led the orchestra and cello through a program of impressive firsts.

Andrew Gilbert - October 8, 2017

A pick-up quintet of great classical musicians joins McBride for Dvořák and Schubert at SFJAZZ.

Andrew Gilbert - October 3, 2017

Here’s what we heard at the inaugural concert of the Conservatory’s new Roots, Jazz, and American Music program.

Niels Swinkels - October 3, 2017

The American pianist made child’s play of a notoriously difficult concerto.

Steven Winn - October 3, 2017

The gifted mezzo-soprano conveyed the hits and some lesser surprises with grace and musicality.