Classical Music Reviews
Every week, our professional critics attend concerts throughout the Bay Area to let you know what went well...and occasionally what didn't. Let their insights enrich your musical experiences, and feel free to share your own views!
Chamber Music REVIEW
May 20, 2013
Earplay's concerts at the ODC, focusing on works for solo strings, demonstrates that intellect and inspiration are not incompatible, borne out by repertoire choices and stunning performances.
More about Earplay »Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
May 19, 2013
The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra closed its 2012-2013 season with an inspired concert that included interesting and meaningful juxtapositions.
More about San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra »Opera REVIEW
May 19, 2013
The L.A. Philharmonic presentation of Marriage of Figaro combines dramatic intensity and social commentary with music-making at a level that could only be described as sublime.
More »Choral REVIEW
May 18, 2013
The San Francisco Bach Choir let historic sheet music be their guide on a breezy tour of songs about the city.
More about San Francisco Bach Choir »Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
May 11, 2013
The San Francisco Symphony’s Beethoven Project reached a radiant high point over the weekend, as Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas returned to the composer’s Missa Solemnis.
More about San Francisco Symphony »Chamber Music REVIEW
May 11, 2013
Using a program trend of multimediazation Pamela Freund-Striplen and the Gold Coast Chamber Players commanded attention of patrons with seven revelatory treats for the ears and eyes.
More about Gold Coast Chamber Players »Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
May 11, 2013
The Santa Rosa Symphony, with guest pianist Olga Kern, parade Russian classics in a resounding season-capper.
More about Santa Rosa Symphony »Recital REVIEW
May 11, 2013
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson’s remarkable versatility in both classical and Romantic repertoire gets fine hearings around the Bay Area.
More about Chamber Music San Francisco »DVD REVIEW
May 10, 2013
So unerring in the selections on Rodgers & Hammerstein At the Movies, the John Wilson Orchestra’s new disc, you will likely enjoy yourself immensely and maybe even swoon.
More »Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
May 5, 2013
The Marin Symphony, with pianist Joyce Yang, provides an illuminating session of compare-and-contrast of Debussy’s La Mer, along with some delicious Ravel.
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SFCV Previews
- Wed May 29, 2013 8:00pm
- Wed June 5, 2013 (All day)
Recent CD Reviews
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Gardiner: Bach Cantatas
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John Wilson Orchestra: Rodgers & Hammerstein at the Movies
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Gordon Getty: Piano Pieces
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L’Arpeggiata Mediterraneo
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Emanuel Ax: Variations