Reviews

With the appointment of Dr. Magen Solomon as its new Artistic Director last June, the San Francisco Bach Choir has entered a new era.

The St. Lawrence String Quartet's concert at Stanford's Bing Hall features new member/violinist Mark Fewer, guest cellist David Finckel, and a program to showcase their talents.

Little West Bay Opera has gone big again, very big, with a fiery, rapturous production of Verdi's Il trovatore.

A S.F. Symphony concert led by guest conductor Stéphane Denève and featuring force of nature violinist Isabelle Faust highlights music memorialized in ceremonies.

The San Francisco Opera's take on Handel’s comic opera Partenope shines the light on vocals and showcases a eye-catching production.

Pianist Rafal Blechaz shows why in Poland he is called the reincarnation of Chopin in a recital arrayed in colors and delicate details.

The London Philharmonic comes to town for two concerts as part of the San Francisco Symphony’s Great Performers Series, with Vladimir Jurowski conducting.

A warm glow suffuses the performance of the venerable Takács Quartet and the superb pianist Marc-André Hamelin.

From Debussy to an early work by John Corigliano, the violinist Tai Murray gives an engaging recital.

A new TheatreWorks revival of Sweeney Todd comes together in channeling the mad drive of the Sondheim classic.