Reviews

Janice Berman - March 13, 2017

The latest collaboration between Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young grapples with personal tragedy and PTSD.

Janice Berman - March 11, 2017

San Francisco Ballet loses its head.

Rebecca Wishnia - March 7, 2017

The student-run Hot Air Festival at S.F. Conservatory is always fresh, with a few highlights for new music fans.

Lou Fancher - March 7, 2017

Jennifer Higdon’s Piano Trio is just one highlight in a strong program from the Gold Coast Chamber Players.

Lucy Caplan - March 7, 2017

The cellist’s Forward Music Project brings social issues affecting women to the fore.

Joe Cadagin - March 7, 2017

The ensemble achieved sublimity in their rendition of a movement from Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles.

Charlise Tiee - March 7, 2017

A gentle comic take on Cervantes’ famous novel, with a lovely score.

Rebecca Wishnia - February 28, 2017

A program of contemporary excerpts reveals both rough edges and refined ideas.

Niels Swinkels - February 28, 2017

Religious music for the Lenten season, sung with grace and mature expression.

Steven Winn - February 28, 2017

The plight of Appalachian coal miners is revealed through powerful music and stark imagery.