The cello-piano duo took their audience on an intellectual and emotional journey into the inner workings of the mind and soul of the artist.
Mark Lanz Weiser's opera, at Opera San Jose, misses the mark
Bach's musical cousins got a highly satisfactory hearing from the historical performance specialists.
Los Angeles Opera breathes new life into John Corigliano’s brilliant, if overlong, opera.
The indie-classical composer’s quirky, trademark style gets a few new twists in his latest song collection.
Star Argentine bandoneónist J.P. Jofre played brilliantly in a world premiere by UC Davis composer Pablo Ortiz.
Not a contender among so many great recorded interpretations of the songs, but Netrebko is backed by a marvelous orchestra and conductor who know their Strauss.
Hearing is believing: The Girls Chorus comes prepared to knock your socks off, and it usually succeeds.
Ingratiating, swinging, but also refined and transparent, So Percussion were at the top of their game in their Bay Area concerts.
The Del Sol Quartet uses a new format to demystify and explore new music with an audience.