Reviews

Katelyn Simone - August 19, 2024

The hourlong concert, conducted by former Marin Symphony Music Director Alasdair Neale, is a match for the beautiful setting.

Richard S. Ginell - August 19, 2024

One of the most famous jazz albums of all time, played by the OG in front of a happy crowd.

Steven Winn - August 19, 2024

A couple of standout artists from the 2024 class of the Merola Opera Program shine bright in this season-ending showcase.

Jeff Rosenfeld - August 13, 2024

The second weekend of orchestral concerts has star soloists and exciting, diverse compositions.

Andrew Gilbert - August 13, 2024

A festival long known for its Pan-American musical flavor outdoes itself this year.

Jim Farber - August 13, 2024

Big works by Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergei Prokofiev are conducted with fire and genius by Ryan Bancroft.

Steven Winn - August 12, 2024

The cellist’s brief but brilliant career is captured in soprano Marnie Breckenridge’s stunning performance for West Edge Opera.

Steven Winn - August 10, 2024

Performances of Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time and George Crumb’s Black Angels highlight the final festival program.

Michael Zwiebach - August 6, 2024

The new opera may not be aggressively attention-grabbing, but it is rich, evocative, and deeply felt.

Lev Mamuya - August 6, 2024

Composer Daniel Bernard Roumain and spoken-word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph join forces for a powerful music-theater piece.