Reviews

Richard S. Ginell - April 19, 2021

Percussion virtuoso Colin Currie collaborates with the BBC Philharmonic on two showcase works that range from playful to somber.

Steven Winn - April 11, 2021

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County hosts violinist Philippe Quint in a tribute to the artist who transformed tango. Streaming through April 13.

Richard S. Ginell - April 11, 2021

The groundbreaking CBS Masterworks Black Composers Series presents forgotten music history spanning two centuries.

Janice Berman - April 8, 2021

SF Ballet’s streaming video of these glittering gems is available through April 21.

Steven Winn - April 5, 2021

Accompanied by pianist Craig Terry, the powerhouse soprano shows her formidable chops in an intimate “at home” recital for Cal Performances.

 

Richard S. Ginell - April 5, 2021

A beautiful recording of Deryck Cooke’s finished score shows the profound depth of Mahler’s vision for the symphony.

Steven Winn - April 3, 2021

LCCE’s new recording elicits the transcendent spirit of Olivier Messiaen’s timeless composition.

Richard S. Ginell - March 29, 2021

A digital-only EP captures the Seattle Symphony in the premiere live performance of Walker’s uncompromising Sinfonia No. 5.

 

Jason Victor Serinus - March 23, 2021

The Norwegian soprano lives up to her stellar reputation on this new collection of German and Italian arias.

Richard S. Ginell - March 22, 2021

It’s a family affair on this new disc featuring fine accounts of the Mendelssohn Octet and two new works.