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 23, 2019

Pianist Adam Marks makes the most of an early Clara Wieck Schumann concerto.

David Bratman - September 17, 2019

Mezzo Rachel Calloway brilliantly channels Frida Kahlo in a Gabriela Lena Frank song cycle.

David Bratman - August 13, 2019

The jazz trumpeter’s violin concerto starring Nicola Benedetti reveals a surfeit of ideas.

David Bratman - July 23, 2019

Baritone Nikolay Borchev and pianist Wu Han make a formidable duo in Schubert’s Winterreise at Music@Menlo.

David Bratman - July 15, 2019

The refurbished Frost is a beautiful, if not perfect, venue for outdoor orchestral concerts.

David Bratman - June 3, 2019

S.F. Symphony takes to the brand-new stage on July 10.

David Bratman - June 3, 2019

The pairing of Bach with Shostakovich offers a study in emotional contrasts.

David Bratman - May 21, 2019

Sarah Cahill and Regina Myers offer a recital of works themed around social justice, some subtle, some not so subtle.

David Bratman - May 14, 2019

Students from the School of Music and Dance excel in a production-heavy performance.

David Bratman - May 6, 2019

Two SSV favorites, Tatsuya Shimono and Jon Nakamatsu, anchor an all-around brilliant concert.