New Music

Joe Cadagin - October 25, 2017

Hans Abrahmsen’s hour-long meditation, Snow, anchors an entertaining program from S.F. Contemporary Music Players.

Jessica Balik - October 24, 2017

The flute-guitar-cello trio finds surprising new voices in old music and in newly minted commissions.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 16, 2017

The cellist and performer/composer collaborate in a fresh, wide-ranging program.

Joe Cadagin - October 10, 2017

Stravinsky’s century-old piece still resonates with more power and urgency than the contemporary works it inspired.

Steven Winn - October 9, 2017

Strong soloists and Nicholas McGegan and Philharmonia Baroque gave their all in a flawed work.

Lou Fancher - October 3, 2017

The collaboration between the poetry of Youth Speaks and Kronos Quartet, under the direction of Sean San José, is opening ears and eyes.

Rebecca Wishnia - September 12, 2017

Aficionados celebrate an eclectic range of new (and even old) electronic music at the 18th annual festival.

Ken Iisaka - August 29, 2017

The San Francisco International Piano Festival has the pianists in charge of what’s on the program, making for an eclectic mix of interests and experiences.

Jessica Balik - August 15, 2017

The vibrant program showcased brilliant new compositions and outstanding musicianship.

Lisa Hirsch - August 7, 2017

No disruption here: Music Director Cristian Mačelaru first concerts at Cabrillo have a familiar vibe.