David Bratman

David Bratman is a librarian who lives with his lawfully wedded soprano and a wall full of symphony recordings.

Articles By This Author

David Bratman - September 20, 2016

The quartet’s meticulous attention to detail enlivens a program of Mozart and Haydn in an intimate setting.

David Bratman - August 16, 2016

New Piano Collective’s second inaugural program ranged from the sublime to the silly.

David Bratman - July 26, 2016

Alexander Sitkovetsky and Wu Qian shine on a program spanning centuries of musical expression.

David Bratman - July 26, 2016

Lesser-known composers took center stage at Music@Menlo, where real masterworks by Erno Dohnányi and Anton Arensky were shadowed by early works from Mahler and Shostakovich.

David Bratman - June 6, 2016

The Parisian-inflected program featured works by Saint-Saëns, Franck, and da Falla.

David Bratman - May 24, 2016

A John Adams piece featuring electric violin is at the heart of a program exploring the contemplative side of 20th-century music.

David Bratman - May 10, 2016

A concerto penned under the auspices of the symphony’s Young American Composer-in-Residence program gets the spotlight in a beautifully balanced program.

David Bratman - May 9, 2016

A new Jennifer Higdon suite highlights an evening of music inspired by — but not necessarily for — dancing.

David Bratman - March 21, 2016

Awkward programming and distracting visuals overshadow a powerful rendition of Fauré’s Requiem.

David Bratman - February 8, 2016

Daniel Hope joined the orchestra as guest concertmaster and principal soloist in a tribute to his mentor.