Choral

Jonathan Minnick - October 23, 2018

Bold performances of music by Arvo Pärt and Zoltan Kodaly highlight the annual Stained Glass concert.

Jim Farber - September 25, 2018

Shawn Kirchner’s Songs of Ascent provides a powerful contrast with the Mozart Requiem.

Nicholas Jones - September 17, 2018

Cathedral acoustics muddy the brilliance of Britain’s “Crown Jewels.”

Roger Wallace - August 14, 2018

Brilliant bass Max van Egmond makes a last solo appearance with ABS.

Lou Fancher - July 16, 2018

The Oakland-born composer of “Oh Happy Day” died this past January, and his music will be at the center of Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir’s festival performances.

Jim Farber - May 15, 2018

A poorly-coordinated performance of Terry Riley’s In C caps off the evening.

Tysen Dauer - May 8, 2018

Volti Vocal Ensemble breathes life into the works of four living composers.

Roger Wallace - May 1, 2018

Strong soloists and an energetic interpretation mark this performance of Rachmaninoff's "testament to praise and peace."

Niels Swinkels - February 27, 2018

Drama there was, but ABS’s revivifying take on Bach’s masterpiece was mainly gorgeous.

Lisa Hirsch - February 13, 2018

Choreographer KT Nelson and composer Joby Talbot collaborate in a transcendent work inspired by the Compostela pilgrimage route.