David Bratman is a librarian who lives with his lawfully wedded soprano and a wall full of symphony recordings. Articles By This Author Review Chamber Music Silicon Valley Webcasts a Charming Cabaret Show David Bratman - March 9, 2020 The online-only recital features spirited renditions of modern American songs. Review West-Eastern Divan Ensemble Opens Lines of Communication at Bing David Bratman - March 7, 2020 Violinist Michael Barenboim leads a spirited string octet dedicated to building unity through musical conversation. Review Harrowing Quartets From Ariel and Violins of Hope David Bratman - February 17, 2020 The Ariel Quartet plays two of the warhorses in the repertoire, in concert at Kohl Mansion. Review NFM Wrocław Philharmonic Shows How It’s Done David Bratman - February 3, 2020 With Giancarlo Guerrero wielding the baton, the Polish orchestra excels in a concert of works by Karol Szymanowski and Witold Lutosławski. Review Dima Slobodeniouk Finds the Heart of Beethoven’s Seventh With the SF Symphony David Bratman - January 26, 2020 Sergey Khachatryan earns his spotlight turn in the Sibelius Violin Concerto. Review Symphony Silicon Valley Revivifies Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto David Bratman - December 9, 2019 Pianist Nareh Arghamanyan discovers deep music in a work once dismissed as “Soviet kitsch.” Review Redwood Symphony Pleases With a Potpourri of Short Works David Bratman - November 25, 2019 Eric K and ensemble add some spice to Copland’s El Salón México. Review Soviet-Suppressed Chamber Works Open Music@Menlo’s Winter Season David Bratman - November 11, 2019 A lost Shostakovich piano trio emerges in “Art Under a Tombstone.” Review Joshua Bell and Alessio Bax: Up Close and Personal David Bratman - November 4, 2019 The dynamic duo shines in the César Franck Sonata at Bing. Review Symphony Silicon Valley Rises to the Top Under JoAnn Falletta’s Baton David Bratman - October 29, 2019 An intriguing bill combines David Amram’s new double concerto with rarities from Lili Boulanger and a Rachmaninoff classic. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page
