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!
Recital REVIEW
March 4, 2013
In an emotion-filled tribute, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and pianist Lambert Orkis dazzle with their artistry.
More about San Francisco Performances »Opera REVIEW
March 3, 2013
The Secret Garden, a joint presentation by the S.F. Opera and Cal Performances, introduces opera to children and families with visuals and performances key to its success.
More about San Francisco Opera »Recital REVIEW
March 2, 2013
Is this fine young pianist pushing (or being pushed) too hard? A bewildering mix of excellence and vulgarity were uncomfortably placed side by side in Saturday’s recital.
More about Napa Valley Opera House »Recital REVIEW
March 2, 2013
Playing the works of composers who were also instrumentalists, guitarist David Russell proves to be their masterful advocate.
More about Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts »Choral REVIEW
March 2, 2013
A range of women composers take center stage in S.F. Choral Artists’ latest program.
More about San Francisco Choral Artists »Choral REVIEW
March 2, 2013
A rare outing for two unusual instruments sets apart American Bach Soloists’ splendid performance, with soloists Elizabeth Blumenstock and Debra Nagy.
More about American Bach Soloists »Festival REVIEW
March 2, 2013
Other Minds Festival finishes its season with a flurry of improv, video, electroacoustic works, and reams of imagination.
More about Other Minds »Chamber Music REVIEW
March 1, 2013
Playing a fascinating program of Mozart and Haydn, the Gold Coast Chamber Players’ performance fell short.
More about Gold Coast Chamber Players »Festival REVIEW
February 28, 2013
The first concert of the Other Minds Festival #18 juxtaposes music from Greenland, India, and the Faroe Islands.
More about Other Minds »Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
February 28, 2013
The San Francisco Symphony memorializes one of its great members, oboist William Bennett, with a moving concert of Bruckner and Mozart.
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SFCV Previews
- Sat May 18, 2013 8:00pm
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