Reviews

David Bratman - July 22, 2024

Top-notch period performances by ensembles both large and small make the Carmel Bach Festival worth a weekend trip.

Richard S. Ginell - July 22, 2024

The conductor’s tenure with the orchestra may have ended last year, but superb recordings are still being released.

Janos Gereben - July 16, 2024

The latest talented group of Merolini, on their way to stardom, wows an appreciative audience.

Richard S. Ginell - July 15, 2024

With Elim Chan at the helm, the orchestra’s first classical concert of the summer is dazzling.

David Bratman - July 2, 2024

Emphasizing a through line over episodic diversions, this performance clarifies the piece’s overall design.

Jim Farber - July 2, 2024

Though small-scale, the NHSQ’s summer festivals fill a large hole in Los Angeles’ cultural life.

Jason Victor Serinus - July 2, 2024

The opera here sports a powerful cast and Mark Elder conducting a fully committed London Symphony Orchestra.

Richard S. Ginell - July 1, 2024

This version of the opera, captured in concerts with the LA Phil last year, improves on any live performance.

Jeff Kaliss - June 25, 2024

Amid a flurry of world premieres, the Quartet bids farewell to violist Hank Dutt and violinist John Sherba with these performances.

Nicholas Jones - June 25, 2024

Christopher Alden’s witty production is matched with brilliant singing and acting in this top-notch staging.