Reviews

Ken Iisaka - October 11, 2016

The Iranian-American virtuoso transcended expectations in a challenging program that ranged from the traditional to the cutting edge.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 11, 2016

Unusual instrumental techniques highlight gorgeous soundscapes in a varied program of new music.

Steven Winn - October 11, 2016

Standout vocal performances and attention to musical details do full justice to Bach’s spiritual masterwork.

Jim Farber - October 4, 2016

A 12-hour event, “Noon to Midnight,” showcases the city’s new music scene.

Scott Cmiel - October 3, 2016

You may not recognize the name, but this is a special performer.

David Bratman - October 3, 2016

In a marathon program, five performers find distinctly different musical expression in the composer’s piano studies.

Janos Gereben - October 3, 2016

Soloists Yuja Wang and Mark Inouye dazzle in a preview of the program slated for the S.F. Symphony’s upcoming tour.

Janice Berman - October 3, 2016

Eloquent choreography and music without borders energize a timeless love tale from Azerbaijan.

Steven Winn - September 30, 2016

The Italian bass-baritone delivers an opera buffa performance for the ages.

Jeff Kaliss - September 28, 2016

Sprawling over eight hours and four venues, it was impossible to take it all in, but also a heckuva lot of fun to attend.