Reviews

Jason Victor Serinus - May 10, 2013

So unerring in the selections on Rodgers & Hammerstein At the Movies, the John Wilson Orchestra’s new disc, you will likely enjoy yourself immensely and maybe even swoon.

Niels Swinkels - May 7, 2013

Santos, the new oratorio by Gabriela Lena Frank for the San Francisco Girls Chorus and the Berkeley Symphony, shows a composer reaching the height of her considerable powers.

Steven Winn - May 6, 2013

The Marin Symphony, with pianist Joyce Yang, provides an illuminating session of compare-and-contrast of Debussy’s La Mer, along with some delicious Ravel.

Georgia Rowe - May 6, 2013

There was a lot of excitement at the San Francisco Symphony Saturday night. But even by this orchestra’s high standards, this was a thrilling, surprising — and even alarming — night.

Jonathan Rhodes Lee - May 5, 2013

Whether singing sacred or secular works, American Bach Soloists always deliver quality to the max.

Janice Berman - May 4, 2013

San Francisco Ballet’s new Cinderella, which had its U.S. premiere Friday night with a cast headed by Maria Kochetkova in the title role, is magic.

David Bratman - May 4, 2013

Michael Tilson Thomas began a two-week “Beethoven Project” with his S.F. Symphony, appropriately enough, with a concert of early Beethoven.

Janice Berman - May 4, 2013

The Paul Taylor Dance Company chose a dry and difficult path to open its five-day San Francisco Performances engagement Wednesday.

Jeff Dunn - May 3, 2013

A new release by composer Gordon Getty offers terse, melodic, and simplistic piano music that at times evinces a subtle sophistication.

Ken Iisaka - May 1, 2013

The recital by Austrian pianist, Till Fellner Monday evening at Herbst was a study in importance of counterpoints.