Reviews

Janice Berman - July 17, 2018

The 40th edition spans the globe with dance from the frozen North to East Asia.

Jeff Kaliss - July 17, 2018

The largest jazz festival in the world brings in artists of all stripes.

Janos Gereben - July 16, 2018

Sondheim's classic musical pointedly staged at the San Francisco Playhouse.

Ken Iisaka - July 10, 2018

Performances of the 24 preludes show less impressionistic haze, more humor and classical precision.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 10, 2018

The first complete recording of the famous 1937 agit-prop opera is surprisingly timely.

David Bratman - July 9, 2018

A commissioned piece from the Bridge Piano Quartet and composer Chad Channon doesn’t work in its San Jose venue.

Janos Gereben - July 9, 2018

Substantial scenes from all corners of the repertory give burgeoning professionals much to work with.

David Bratman - July 3, 2018

Arresting performances featured unconventional ensembles, multicultural influences, and soloists on everything from banjo to Vietnamese zither.

Joe Cadagin - July 3, 2018

The eccentric and enormous work was lucid in the orchestra’s hands.

Steven Winn - July 3, 2018

Mezzo-soprano Kinda Scharich joins pianist John Parr in the North American premiere of a new song-cycle.