Reviews

Brett Campbell - December 17, 2012

Virtuosic playing takes center stage on eighth blackbird’s latest CD, sometimes at the expense of the music’s power and beauty.

Niels Swinkels - December 17, 2012

Bach’s summation of his art as a composer, his Mass in B Minor, made for a healing concert the day after a horrific event.

Jonathan Rhodes Lee - December 16, 2012

Under the baton of an acclaimed guest conductor, Philharmonia Baroque offers a joyful program of Christmas cheer.

David Bratman - December 14, 2012

The New Century Chamber Orchestra’s concert featuring The Four Seasons was bursting with soloists; almost every member of the 20-strong string (and harpsichord continuo) ensemble had a turn.

Michelle Dulak Thomson - December 14, 2012

Dazzling pacing and sumptuous playing mark performances by the Tokyo Quartet’s two guest soloists.

Georgia Rowe - December 13, 2012

In her farewell-to-San Francisco recital at the Hotel Rex, soprano Nadine Sierra gave a memorable performance throughout; her warmth and intelligence shone through.

Ken Iisaka - December 10, 2012

A premiere, a polyrhythmic Ligeti piano concerto, and a revered symphony make up the bill of fare at the Berkeley Symphony.

Be'eri Moalem - December 10, 2012

Bracing new music, from various parts of the globe, highlighted Del Sol Quartet’s latest festival.

Scott Cmiel - December 10, 2012

To no one’s surprise, guitarist Shin-ichi Fukuda’s recital was both brilliant and varied, studded with classics and fresh works, too.

Janice Berman - December 10, 2012

In the S.F. Ballet's opening night of the Nutcracker, a beautiful stage was set, and standout dancers delighted the crowd with this seasonal classic.