The piano and violin duet explores a satisfying range of contemporary pieces.

A rousing retrospective ranges from minimalist to expansive, and celebrates both the somber and the spontaneous.

Pianist Taka Kigawa brought energy and immediacy to Ligeti’s pianistic Everest.

In her San Francisco debut, Vicky Chow showcased works that confronted difficult issues of technology and politics.

The composer’s early piano sonata and an Andrew Imbrie’s Earplay Fantasy dominated the proceedings.

Still active at 80, Terry Riley’s music continues to engage us, as the Del Sol’s recent performance demonstrated.

It was unadulterated Bill Frisell, as the guitarist played solo with only his effects pedals as occasional accompaniment.

The festival, which paid tribute to composer Pierre Boulez, featured atmospheric performances held outdoors as well as an emphasis on percussion.