Allison Lovejoy has composed an oratorio for the Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus based on the life of one of her ancestors.
The conservatory’s head of conducting studies draws a poised performance from these student musicians.
John Rutter’s Bach-inspired Magnificat anchors a concert that ranges widely through hymns and praise songs.
When he steps down at the end of the 2024–2025 season, Chalifour will have set a record tenure with the orchestra.
The New West Symphony’s music director chats about his programming ethos and working with composer Mason Bates.
Superb singing from the chorus and vocal soloists can’t entirely carry this performance of the symphony under Music Director Eun Sun Kim.
