Reviews

Lisa Hirsch - February 20, 2024

Morley brings her deep musicality to a varied garden-themed recital for Cal Performances.

Josef Woodard - February 20, 2024

The recently appointed Berlin Philharmonic principal delivers as advertised in a recital for Camerata Pacifica.

Jeff Rosenfeld - February 20, 2024

Michael Morgan’s last commission for the orchestra is realized by debuting conductor Kedrick Armstrong and star bass Morris Robinson.

Andrew Gilbert - February 20, 2024

On his new album, Isolation Suite, the seasoned Bay Area musician doesn’t shy away from the heavy feelings of the past several years.

Richard S. Ginell - February 13, 2024

The composer leads a masterful program that pairs his own work with music by Maurice Ravel.

Victoria Looseleaf - February 13, 2024

The late choreographer’s masterwork is as vital as ever in a performance by African dancers.

Scott Cmiel - February 13, 2024

The 79-year-old master just keeps getting better.

David Bratman - February 13, 2024

From humor to gloom, these players can craft compelling characters with any composition.

Lisa Hirsch - February 12, 2024

The L.A.-based new-music group expands on its survey of Eastman’s works in two transporting performances.

Richard S. Ginell - February 12, 2024

It’s an upgrade over the HBO film, though the opera has few traces of the singer or Nirvana’s music.