Giacomo Fiore

Royal Hartigan guided the stellar combo in a vibrant program that spanned multiple musical traditions.

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

Composer Catherine Lamb creates a composition/soundscape that is both suggestive and familiar.

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

Singer Meow Meow headlined a night of provocative, outrageous music-making.

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

The 31-member ensemble started its residency at UC Berkeley with a performance at Hertz Hall.

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

Despite a last-minute cancellation in the opening concert, the festival debuted with panache and excitement to a delighted audience.

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