Reviews

Giacomo Fiore - September 27, 2022

The virtuoso composer joins pianist Sarah Cahill and violinist Kate Stenberg for an idiosyncratic piece that couldn’t be anyone else’s.

Elijah Ho - September 27, 2022

The 2022 Cliburn winner throws caution to the wind in a generous and exhilarating recital.

Jim Farber - September 23, 2022

The first recital in Piano Spheres’ new season is all about the interplay of acoustic and electronic sounds.

Janice Berman - September 20, 2022

Artistic Director Celia Fushille’s company spins through three contrasting, exhilarating works in its season opener.

Richard S. Ginell - September 20, 2022

Changing the setting of Donizetti’s opera adds a conceptual layer that enhances a cherished score.

Andrew Gilbert - September 20, 2022

The enterprising ensemble partners with local and international choro musicians for another revelatory program.

Giacomo Fiore - September 20, 2022

Composer Luciano Chessa brings a fresh ear to the genre but still honors its history in his opening-night performance.

Emery Kerekes - September 19, 2022

SFCV’s Rubin Institute fellow files his first report from New York about one of the city’s most inventive new-music groups.

Jeff Kaliss - September 13, 2022

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol shares her ambitious concert project, making great use of a Hewlett Foundation grant.

Lisa Hirsch - September 12, 2022

Hollywood glamour and Shakespearean politics mix thrillingly in the world premiere of John Adams’s opera.