David Bratman is a librarian who lives with his lawfully wedded soprano and a wall full of symphony recordings. Articles By This Author Review Sitkovetsky Trio Opens Menlo Winter Season With New Work by Julia Adolphe David Bratman - November 7, 2023 The players give strong performances of Adolphe’s piece and the Romantic music filling out the concert. Review After the Death of Its First Violinist, St. Lawrence String Quartet Remakes Itself David Bratman - October 24, 2023 The group gives a buttoned-up but enjoyable concert in its new guise. Review San José Chamber Orchestra Takes a Trip South of the Border David Bratman - October 17, 2023 The group’s season-opening concert features two surging string works by Mexican composers. Review At SF Symphony, Anders Hillborg’s “MAX Concerto” Is a Fascinating Ball of Fun David Bratman - October 16, 2023 The new piece, written for Emanuel Ax, is bookended by two familiar staples. Review Changes Are Afoot at Symphony San Jose This Season David Bratman - October 3, 2023 And they’re mostly for the better, judging by the orchestra’s opening program under guest conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya. Review Music@Menlo Emphasizes Entertainment in Festival Finale David Bratman - August 8, 2023 Proving that contemporary composition isn’t unapproachable, the “Chamber Music Now” concert has dancing, comedy, and lots of good music. Review Music@Menlo’s Un-Turbulent 20th Century David Bratman - August 1, 2023 Forgoing the thornier styles of modernist composition, the festival came up with a delightful and intriguing set list. Review A Quartet of Romantic Quintets at Menlo David Bratman - July 31, 2023 The second week of the chamber music festival brings well-played performances of heavy hitters from Brahms to Elgar. Review Redwood Symphony Blends Seriousness and Festivity David Bratman - June 6, 2023 Miranda Liu is marvelous in Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1, while Ravel’s Boléro provides a colorful finale. Review Viet Cuong’s Piano Concerto Enchants at California Symphony David Bratman - May 22, 2023 With the indefatigable Sarah Cahill at the keyboard and Artistic Director Donato Cabrera on the podium, the new concerto was in good hands. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page