Reviews

David Bratman - February 6, 2017

Herbert Blomstedt guides a taut, inspired reading of Beethoven’s masterpiece.

Niels Swinkels - January 31, 2017

The great violinist drained every ounce of emotion from Britten’s Violin Concerto in a triumphant appearance with the Marin Symphony.

Rebecca Wishnia - January 31, 2017

Ensemble Signal shines in a program of recent Steve Reich works that demand precision and verve.

Lisa Hirsch - January 30, 2017

Flat programming and dull arrangements don’t fulfill the promise of the revered ensemble.

Steven Winn - January 30, 2017

Philharmonia Baroque offers a bit of arcane music history along with fine performances of Mozart and Haydn.

Lou Fancher - January 30, 2017

Joshua Roman reinforces his reputation with a masterful reading of Bates’ Cello Concerto.

Janice Berman - January 27, 2017

S.F. Ballet’s resident choreographer delivers a new work revisiting the Russian Revolution.

Janice Berman - January 26, 2017

Choreographer Jiří Bubeníček adds another remarkable, new work to the company’s repertory.

Niels Swinkels - January 24, 2017

The close connection between violinist and conductor made for an electrifying concerto performance.

Rebecca Wishnia - January 24, 2017

Stephen Eddins’s adaptation of a Eudora Welty story is the highlight of a strong program of works in progress.