Trista Bernstein

The Borromeo String Quartet devises a fascinating new way of both seeing Mendelssohn’s 1825 score while hearing it played.

A remarkable German violinist anticipates her concert with the San Francisco Symphony and tells of how she came naturally to play and love music.

A significant Baroque ensemble tops its 20th anniversary season with Monteverdi’s music on love and war.

The mandolin-centered Luna Nova Quartet draws in listeners, with its unique sound and memories evoked of the instrument in many film scores.

A renowned Norwegian pianist finds home even on his frequent tours, and values the intimacy of smaller concert halls.

A cappella voices sing of darkness and introspection, in a rare appearance at Stanford University.

Youthful winners of an artists’ competition take to their instruments at the Mondavi Center in Davis.

Ancient songs with a festive yet spiritual flair set apart California Bach Society’s holiday program.

The Cashore Marionettes will come to life at Cal Performances on Oct. 23. They are in no way a simple puppet show, but characters alive on stage.

New twists (and languages) in works by Ravel and Schoenberg mark the treatment of the Sounds New ensemble.