Reviews

The dynamic piano duo Anderson and Roe covers the classics, and brings new life to popular works of today from various genres.

Score one for the California Symphony and cello soloist Joshua Roman, who displays major talent.

Revisiting his former home podium, a noted conductor and pianist connects wonderfully with colleagues in familiar and not-so-familiar music.

The Gondoliers presented by the Lamplighters offers a delightfully silly plot by G&S, and a happy ending, carried on the wings of captivating music, some worthy of Puccini.

Two dazzling women — a pianist, a flamenco singer — infused a San Francisco Symphony matinee with a vivacity that thrilled listeners.

An outstanding British baritone, blessed with a brilliant accompanist, takes listeners on an atmospheric cruise, with memorable highlights along the way.

There’s something for everyone in the music on a new two-CD set that explores a hidden (and openly honest) side of Shostakovich: his movie scoring.

A recital by Susan Graham presented by Cal Performances offered a host of effortlessly produced sounds so healthy, warm, and filled with beauty that it was tempting to fantasize that life was equally sweet and uncomplicated.

A semistaged production of Debussy's Martyr offered transporting performances, retaining spectacular elements of the original work, while emphasizing its beautiful music and religious mystery.

From butterflies to specters, an esteemed pianist’s rendition of Schumann remains fitfully two-dimensional, respectable but too tame.