High modernism is alive and well and cellist Karttunen brought some fine, new examples to Cal Performances.
Hans Abrahmsen’s hour-long meditation, Snow, anchors an entertaining program from S.F. Contemporary Music Players.
The flute-guitar-cello trio finds surprising new voices in old music and in newly minted commissions.
The cellist and performer/composer collaborate in a fresh, wide-ranging program.
Stravinsky’s century-old piece still resonates with more power and urgency than the contemporary works it inspired.
Strong soloists and Nicholas McGegan and Philharmonia Baroque gave their all in a flawed work.
The collaboration between the poetry of Youth Speaks and Kronos Quartet, under the direction of Sean San José, is opening ears and eyes.
Aficionados celebrate an eclectic range of new (and even old) electronic music at the 18th annual festival.
The San Francisco International Piano Festival has the pianists in charge of what’s on the program, making for an eclectic mix of interests and experiences.
The vibrant program showcased brilliant new compositions and outstanding musicianship.
