Philharmonia Baroque journeyed to two musical capitals simultaneously, graced by soloists Carolyn Sampson and David Daniels, and conductor Nicholas McGegan’s ability to coax the best from his wonderful orchestra.
A S.F. Symphony concert led by Pablo Heras-Casado offers a fascinating mix-and-match program, impressively executed, with a stunning performance by Leila Josefowicz.
Clerestory performs a program, "The Bard," based entirely on the words of William Shakespeare — musical settings of Shakespeare, written by composers mostly born in the 20th century.
The New Century Chamber Orchestra excelled at audience-wooing, thanks to their superb skills and those of two composers, one for each fashion, new and old.
