David Bratman is a librarian who lives with his lawfully wedded soprano and a wall full of symphony recordings. Articles By This Author Review The Piano Gets Political at Old First Concerts David Bratman - May 21, 2019 Sarah Cahill and Regina Myers offer a recital of works themed around social justice, some subtle, some not so subtle. Review San José State Stages Bernstein’s Mass David Bratman - May 14, 2019 Students from the School of Music and Dance excel in a production-heavy performance. Review Symphony Silicon Valley Excels in Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky David Bratman - May 6, 2019 Two SSV favorites, Tatsuya Shimono and Jon Nakamatsu, anchor an all-around brilliant concert. Review Hélène Grimaud and the S.F. Symphony Try a Little Tenderness With Beethoven David Bratman - April 29, 2019 James Gaffigan steers the orchestra in intriguing directions in a concert ranging from Mozart to Barber. Review Boreyko and S.F. Symphony Redeem Zemlinsky’s “Little Mermaid” David Bratman - April 15, 2019 Guest conductor Andrey Boreyko leads the orchestra in a disciplined reading of a storied tone poem. Review Australian Chamber Orchestra Soft Pedals Mozart and Brahms David Bratman - April 2, 2019 The U.S. premiere of a Samuel Adams concerto grosso highlights a gentle concert. Review Anne Akiko Meyers Graces Symphony Silicon Valley With Lyrical Barber Concerto David Bratman - March 4, 2019 Guest conductor Tito Muñoz brought out the best in the orchestra. Review Dover Quartet Visits San Jose Bearing Schubert and Tchaikovsky David Bratman - February 19, 2019 The fine quartet gives a San Jose Chamber Music Society audience a treat. Review Redwood Symphony Celebrates Stravinsky in Style David Bratman - February 11, 2019 Dr. K and company shine light on the recently rediscovered Funeral Song. Review Nakamatsu Steps In With Escher Quartet David Bratman - January 22, 2019 Piano quartets by Mozart and Brahms had pride of place at the San José Chamber Music Society concert. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 … Next › Next page Last » Last page