Reviews

The orchestra — joined by the UC Berkeley Chamber Chorus, Pacific Boychoir Academy, and San Francisco Girls Chorus — gave a near-perfect performance brimming with joy.

The New Century Chamber Orchestra started off its season with a program that was split between the composer and mostly Russian music.

It was unadulterated Bill Frisell, as the guitarist played solo with only his effects pedals as occasional accompaniment.

The young string quartet, the first quartet-in-residence at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, also performed early works by Webern and Beethoven.

Despite some hiccups with staging and music, soprano Olga Chernisheva was riveting in the title role.

Stephen Sondheim’s scream-fest is gory, erotic, hilarious, and tragic – everything you need for a great night at the opera.

Extraordinary singing by Michael Fabiano was the main reward in an otherwise uninspiring performance.

Despite a last-minute cancellation in the opening concert, the festival debuted with panache and excitement to a delighted audience.

The concert series kicks off its second year with a look at the music of 20th century U.K.

The ensemble’s interpretations of Beethoven’s late quartets at The Berkeley Hillside Club were too temperate.