Reviews

Scott Cmiel - February 27, 2012

An appealing program pairs a flutist with a guitarist, performing classical and jazz works in their own vivid arrangements.

Jason Victor Serinus - February 27, 2012

Taking cues from the first surviving copy of St. Matthew Passion, The ABS presents a fresh, more intimate rendition of extraordinary beauty and power.

Ken Iisaka - February 26, 2012

Beloved Bach variations receive a full-on orchestral treatment, to joyous and memorable effect.

Thomas Busse - February 26, 2012

A familiar Beethoven symphony works at cross-purposes with two rarities by European Jewish composers.

Edward Ortiz - February 26, 2012

Although less than “grand,” a respectable production of Rigoletto is given at the Sacramento Community Center.

Janice Berman - February 26, 2012

In “Story/Time” Bill T. Jones uses chance, dance, music, and narrative to make every minute count.

Jason Victor Serinus - February 24, 2012

A masterful opera on Blu-ray grippingly depicts Nazi brutality and the horrors of war.

Georgia Rowe - February 24, 2012

With Rinaldo Alessandrini on the podium, the San Francisco Symphony delivers a vibrant, dynamic performance of Mozart and Haydn.

John Lutterman - February 23, 2012

A premier string quartet again takes top honors with works by Janáček, Debussy, and Britten.

Anatole Leikin - February 21, 2012

An astonishing young piano virtuoso captivates listeners with his rare storytelling gift.