Reviews

Janice Berman - December 15, 2017

San Francisco Ballet makes the past a present.

Andrew Gilbert - December 12, 2017

The famous pianist rises to emotional heights in Strayhorn’s sublime ballads.

David Bratman - December 12, 2017

Pianist Tamami Honma, violinist Julian Brown, and cellist Yong-Zi Ma bring infectious joy to a program of Beethoven and Shostakovich.

Richard S. Ginell - December 12, 2017

The founder of the Mahavishnu Orchestra burns bright with his innovative mélange of jazz, rock, and Indian themes in the final concert of his last tour.

Jason Victor Serinus - December 11, 2017

Gorgeous tones on period instruments meld beautifully with a strong chorus and powerful soloists.

Steven Winn - December 11, 2017

S.F. Symphony’s imaginative music incubator featured exhilarating, intergenerational family duets.

Jason Victor Serinus - December 11, 2017

Aspiring singers do justice to Benjamin Britten’s devastating opera.

Ilana Walder-Biesanz - December 11, 2017

Nine singers gave thrilling evidence that they’re ready for the big time.

Jessica Balik - December 11, 2017

Tao’s pyrotechnics were matched by guest conductor Gemma New, who led dynamic readings of works both fresh and familiar.

Jim Farber - December 10, 2017

The scaled-down song cycle is inspired by stories from Lydia Davis.