Reviews

The Marin Symphony's presentation of an opus to the Golden Gate Bridge, the sonically immersive composition by Rob Kapilow, is a work that aims to capture it all.

The UC Davis Symphony Orchestra, comprising mostly students, plays gallantly in a mixed-bill at Mondavi Center.

The Easter story comes alive through American Bach Soloists’ stylish, spirited performances of contatas and oratorios.

Judging from this new live recording of Werther, captured in May 2011 at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden and conducted by Antonio Pappano, Rolando Villazón remains on top of his game.

The S.F. Contemporary Music Players wrap up its season with a range of challenging works, both new and old, brilliant and quietly glowing.

The “indie-classical” duo Living Earth Show performs original material with both raucous good humor and subtlety.

Yamandu Costa’s wonderfully expressive playing takes the classical guitar to new heights.

French soprano Sandrine Piau brings the sun indoors, in her splendid Berkeley recital, and carries hearts away.

Filling in for an injured Joana Carneiro, Edwin Outwater’s arrival at the Berkeley Symphony didn’t just save the day, his vigorous and focused approach effected an outstanding set of performances.

The spell-binding baritone Matthias Goerne and his superb accompanist, Leif Ove Andsnes, take listeners on a transcendent artistic journey.