Reviews

Janice Berman - June 13, 2013

Mark Morris demonstrates, once again, that he has quite an ear in the presentation of (the world premiere) Spring, Spring, Spring and Mosaic and United, one of his best pieces. 

Jason Victor Serinus - June 10, 2013

The San Francisco Opera's lovely production of Così fan tutte has so many near-perfect aspects that its light continues to shine long after the curtain has closed.

Niels Swinkels - June 9, 2013

Guest conductor Kirill Karabits conducts the S.F. Symphony in Britten’s posthumous Double Concerto, along with works by Sibelius and Honegger.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 7, 2013

This Norma may confound expectations, but the finesse, sincerity, and depth that Bartoli brings to the role will stay with you long after the recording’s authentic novelty has subsided.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 6, 2013

The S.F. Opera production of Tales of Hoffmann astounds on many levels: the production, stellar cast, and direction combine for the most imaginative, creative, and energetic versions you're likely to ever see. 

Be'eri Moalem - June 5, 2013

The Left Coast Chamber Ensemble consistently presents innovative, tasteful, and well-played programs, as witness its latest effort of music both old and new.

Janos Gereben - June 3, 2013

Eric Kujawsky's Redwood Symphony does full justice to the rich Sondheim score of Sweeney Todd at Cañada College's sprawling Main Theater.

David Bratman - May 31, 2013

Guest conductor Juraj Valčuha led the San Francisco Symphony burnished performances, with several standout solo performances serving as highlights.

David Bratman - May 31, 2013

This satisfying recording of Beethoven's Ninth is a masterwork of music, and a pleasing memento of what today’s San Francisco Symphony sounds like in concert.

Niels Swinkels - May 28, 2013

In a centennial rite, Rite of Spring gets yet another recording, this time by Simon Rattle with his Berlin Philharmonic.