Classical Music Reviews
Every week, our professional critics attend concerts throughout the Bay Area to let you know what went well...and occasionally what didn't. Let their insights enrich your musical experiences, and feel free to share your own views!
Chamber Music REVIEW
February 26, 2015
The brilliant last quartets combined with some of Beethoven's earliest in two exhilarating concerts.
More about San Jose Chamber Music Society »Early Music/Baroque REVIEW
February 25, 2015
The surprisingly grateful combination of voice and early brass instruments was the focus of a delicious concert of early 17th-century music.
More about San Francisco Early Music Society »Early Music/Baroque REVIEW
February 24, 2015
Jordi Savall continues his magical odyssey through the musical world of historical Istanbul.
More about Cal Performances »Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
February 24, 2015
A Maria Schneider song cycle and Schumann’s Piano Concerto were enlivened by soloists Lara Slotwiner-Nie and Lara Downes.
More about San Francisco Chamber Orchestra »Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
February 24, 2015
Conductor Emeritus Herbert Blomstedt led a deeply felt performance and Ragnar Bohlin’s chorus shone.
More about San Francisco Symphony »Modern Classical REVIEW
February 24, 2015
In the third installment of a year-long project, the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players offered two excellent premieres inspired by death and loss.
More about San Francisco Contemporary Music Players »Dance REVIEW
February 24, 2015
A practically perfect Fancy Free, highlighted the company's repertory season opener.
More about Ballet San Jose »Opera REVIEW
February 23, 2015
The small company comes up trumps with a compelling production of the modern-day masterpiece.
More about Opera Parallèle »Recital REVIEW
February 22, 2015
The American tenor masters every moment in his spectacular solo recital debut. More about Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts »
Chamber Orchestra/Orchestra REVIEW
February 19, 2015
On its U.S. tour, the orchestra delivered unequivocal proof that it is a fantastic ensemble, and that Yannick Nézet-Séguin is a phenomenal conductor.
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