Reviews

Jeff Kaliss - January 30, 2024

Roberts and his trio’s jazzed-up version of the George Gershwin classic is just one discovery in a concert full of revelations.

Lisa Hirsch - January 30, 2024

The mezzo-soprano is resplendent in a recital for SF Performances that honors Black women as artists and mothers.

David Bratman - January 30, 2024

In a cello concerto featuring a hologram soloist, the orchestra conducts something of an experiment.

Rebecca Wishnia - January 29, 2024

After 50 years of Mahler performances, the orchestra’s music director laureate delivers a moving account of the Fifth Symphony.

Annelies Zijderveld - January 26, 2024

The Oscar-nominated documentary of Jon Batiste’s epic compositional journey also includes intimate moments with his wife as she battles cancer.

David Bratman - January 26, 2024

Working without their late first violinist, these three musicians are bringing in collaborators to great success.

Jim Farber - January 23, 2024

Spectacularly cast and flawlessly performed, the show is bound to leave any Wagnerite at Disney Hall begging for another Ring installment.

Lisa Hirsch - January 22, 2024

Stepping in for Michael Tilson Thomas, the Ukrainian-Finnish conductor is the perfect partner for a program with pianist Seong-Jin Cho.

Andrew Gilbert - January 22, 2024

In a rare solo set at SFJAZZ, Lage strips his signature style down to the essentials.

Jim Farber - January 21, 2024

The pianist, who’s known for her advocacy of underrepresented composers, gives commanding performances of modern classics as well.