Chamber Music

Scott Cmiel - November 13, 2012

The Brasil Duo is equally at home on a classical or a world music series, and its innovative programming features a seamless blend of traditional and Brazilian works.

Michael Zwiebach - November 13, 2012

Chamber Music Day Live + Free is the signature event of San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music. 

Michael Zwiebach - November 1, 2012

This Sunday, the prodigiously accomplished David Requiro joins forces with the excellent pianistRoy Bogas for a recital that leads off a fantastic season of concerts at the Crowden School intheir Sundays@Four series.

Scott Cmiel - October 29, 2012

The Pacific Guitar Ensemble continues to tap the instrument’s potential with another enticing recital.

Steve Osborn - October 29, 2012

The Modigliani Quartet, visiting from Paris, and pianist Joyce Yang render a delightful recital on a sunny Sunday in the North Bay.

Michael Zwiebach - October 11, 2012

The Takacs String Quartet has long been among the elite of the elite, consistently cited as one of the top quartets in the world.

Michael Zwiebach - October 11, 2012

Bach's B-Minor Mass is for choral groups a little like a full marathon — you have to build up to it. And when you finally have mastered all the necessities for a successful presentation of the piece, you still need five good soloists and a strong orchestra.

David Bratman - October 1, 2012

On the cusp of its 30th anniversary, the Alexander String Quartet continues its residence at Mondavi with a performance of Schubert’s String Quartet in C Minor, D. 703, “Quartettsatz”; and his String Quartet in A Minor, D. 804, “Rosamunde.”

David Bratman - October 1, 2012

The Ives Quartet is a locally based ensemble with a tough-grained and determined style.

Jason Victor Serinus - October 1, 2012

In the time it has taken Mark Padmore to make his recital debut in San Francisco, he has grown into a lieder singer to be reckoned with.