Jeff Kaliss

Violinist Hilary Hahn pairs with the prepared piano of Volker Bertelmann (aka Hausckha) on the spontaneous and exotic Silfra.

Here's what a crew of teenage reporters noticed, part of a collaboration between SFCV and 826 Valencia, at last month's S.F. Symphony concert. Are you young at heart? Find out if you shared their likes and dislikes.

Noted German violinist Isabelle Faust conveys her mastery of Beethoven at Herbst Theatre, playing her “Sleeping Beauty” Stradivarius and accompanied by the much-praised Alexander Melnikov.

The world’s most famous singer of Afghani music (now a Fremont resident) is set to perform her captivating songs in Richmond.

The Oakland East Bay Symphony certainly can play, but can it swing? Its season-ending program, of new works and tried-and-true ones, was a mixed bag.

While missing his late wife and performing and recording partner, Jordi Savall continues to cross centuries, and cultural and geographic boundaries in celebration of early music. Next month Cal Performances will bring him back to the Berkeley Festival & Exhibition.

Alexander Barantschik talks about how making music with his colleagues on his 1742 Guarnerius is the sweetest way to celebrate his 10th anniversary with the S.F. Symphony.

The Romeros keep the legend of their classical guitar quartet alive through several generations.

Guitarist Yamandu Costa tours with his distinctive seven-string instrument, lending new flavors to to the popular music of Brazil.

The melding of German and Northern Italian Baroque musical cultures is celebrated over three weekends and four venues in Sonoma Bach's Early Music Festival.