Orchestra

Edward Ortiz - December 6, 2016

After a promising opening, the orchestra fizzles on Dvořák.

Steven Winn - December 5, 2016

Orchestra, chorus, and soloists coalesce under McGegan’s baton to bring down the walls in Palo Alto.

Janos Gereben - November 27, 2016

Simon Rattle lifts the renowned orchestra to the musical stratosphere on the last stop of their tour.

Lou Fancher - November 21, 2016

Violinist Kelly Hall-Tomkins shines in a new Siegfried Matthus concerto.

Ken Iisaka - November 8, 2016

Conrad Tao isn’t an ordinary 22-year-old piano prodigy. He provided some surprises at the Peninsula Symphony’s season opener.

Ken Iisaka - November 8, 2016

The Korean winner of the Chopin Competition transcends high expectations in his collaboration with the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra.

Steve Osborn - November 7, 2016

The pianist’s lightning-fast concerto was just one highlight in a solid program from the Santa Rosa Symphony.

Rebecca Wishnia - November 2, 2016

A dazzling composition inspired by video-game conventions is the highlight of a perfect Halloween program.

Ken Iisaka - November 1, 2016

Michael Tilson Thomas’ program traces the connection between the Renaissance and the Romantic by way of Mozart.

David Bratman - October 25, 2016

Guest artists Edvard Tshivzhel and Nikolai Demidenko help translate works from their compatriots.