Reviews

A varied program and additional school audiences highlight the SFS Chamber Music Series in Davies Symphony Hall.

Vadim Repin's recital at Weill Hall demonstrates his technical flair and artistry in a program that is perfectly suited to his gifts; showcasing a master storyteller composer such as Janáček.

The six-year-old Jewish Music & Poetry Project performed an evening of music to Jewish women’s poetry or by Jewish composers in Old First Church.

A venerable British choir sings sublimely, but puzzles its audience at Stanford by program and presentation decisions.

Pugilistic and heartrending compositions battle it out at NCCO’s recital. Between rounds, Anne Marie McDermott’s graceful pianism provides welcome Mozart-relief.

Valery Gergiev and an impressive international cast deliver an amply rewarding Walküre.

The San Francisco Performances presentation of Jonathan Biss showcases Schumann and the strength of the Elias String Quartet.

A Berkeley Symphony program of “Idealists” Steven Stucky and Anton Bruckner offers different perspectives on nature.

That baritone Matthias Goerne is one of the great lieder interpreters of our era is beyond question. His latest recording of Schubert lieder is an object lesson in great song interpretation.

Perhaps the world’s preeminent ensemble for Renaissance vocal music, the Tallis Scholars deliver eloquence to die for.