David Bratman is a librarian who lives with his lawfully wedded soprano and a wall full of symphony recordings. Articles By This Author Review Mostly Mozart With a Touch of Modern at Stanford David Bratman - April 13, 2015 The Australian Chamber Orchestra performed Mozart, Haydn, and a work by Jonny Greenwood, better known as the guitarist from Radiohead. Review Redwood Symphony Tackles “Masterworks of Form” David Bratman - March 30, 2015 The volunteer orchestra turns out a pleasing performance of serious works by Sibelius and Bartók and a humorous original composition. Review MTT Reunites with London Symphony Orchestra David Bratman - March 25, 2015 The former LSO principal conductor and current San Francisco Symphony music director returned to the stage with the orchestra. Review Symphony Silicon Valley Showcases "Gentleman" Shostakovich David Bratman - March 17, 2015 Program takes a pleasing look at the cheerful and half-serious sides of the composer. Review New Century In the Swing With Dicterow David Bratman - March 10, 2015 A suite by Edvard Grieg was the surprise highlight of a lively concert. Review Auryn Quartet Brings Beethoven Cycle to Powerful Close David Bratman - February 26, 2015 The brilliant last quartets combined with some of Beethoven's earliest in two exhilarating concerts. Review Stanford Celebrates Haydn at Bing Hall with Academic-minded Program David Bratman - February 18, 2015 Stanford musicians and guests perform Haydn’s first and final symphony, written in the same key, 36 years apart. Review Budapest Festival Orchestra's Action-Packed Brahms David Bratman - January 27, 2015 Forget “autumnal”: The Budapest Festival Orchestra brought full-throated, heroic Brahms symphonies to Davies Symphony Hall. Review Time Travel to the ‘20s with Nakamatsu and Symphony Silicon Valley David Bratman - January 20, 2015 Jon Nakamatsu teamed with Symphony Silicon Valley, the 1927-designed California Theatre, and works by Gershwin and Ravel to transport audiences back to the roaring ‘20s. Review S.F. Opera Orchestra Musicians Take on Chamber Music David Bratman - January 13, 2015 Usually hidden in the pit, S.F. Opera Orchestra musicians took center stage at Music at Kohl Mansion, and played a beautiful and intriguing concert. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 … Next › Next page Last » Last page