Reviews

Jim Farber - March 18, 2024

A recently published string quartet by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and music by Walter Arlen make strong impressions.

Rebecca Wishnia - March 18, 2024

Esa-Pekka Salonen’s departure is the elephant in the room during a satisfying presentation of works by his fellow Finn.

Steven Winn - March 12, 2024

The group delivers an emotional performance, with outstanding soloists and a superb contribution from the Cantorei.

Richard S. Ginell - March 12, 2024

The Gustavo Gimeno-led disc is in competition with the remastered release of a famous 1967 TSO recording under Seiji Ozawa.

Nicholas Jones - March 12, 2024

The vocally demanding solo roles of the composer’s only surviving oratorio can’t daunt these well-prepared singers.

Simon Cohen - March 12, 2024

The flutist and singer is mesmerizing as she presents her second album live at Cal Performances.

Andrew Gilbert - March 11, 2024

With what could have been a straightforward tribute concert, Younger and guests craft something original and transcendent.

Nicholas Jones - March 11, 2024

Spring is in the air for these young singers, who are enchanting in the latest Schwabacher Recital.

Josef Woodard - March 11, 2024

In a recital that blends text and music — and an amusing array of instruments — Lee is magnetic.

Jeff Rosenfeld - March 8, 2024

A trio of players make extraordinary music from the composer’s technical challenges and also premiere a new Saariaho-inspired work.