Classical

Janos Gereben - May 2, 2023

Classical music’s greatest summer stage will feature more women conductors and composers this year.

Steven Winn - May 2, 2023

The conductor and soloist Joshua Bell collaborate on a finely wrought performance of the composer’s Violin Concerto.

Jim Farber - May 2, 2023

Emma O’Halloran’s techno-tinged music clothes the drama perfectly in tales of Dublin’s downtrodden.

Jason Victor Serinus - May 2, 2023

Jazz, spirituals, and classical song merge in an intriguing crossover event.

Lisa Hirsch - May 2, 2023

Michel van der Aa’s elusive and subtle work is brilliantly realized at Cal Performances.

Victoria Looseleaf - May 2, 2023

Much as he loves Bach and Mozart, the insightful pianist has a lot more than that going on in his performances — and in his personal life.

Jim Farber - May 2, 2023

From audience behavior and revenue to questions of repertoire and representation, arts leaders have a lot on their plates currently.