Ken Iisaka

Pianist Rafal Blechaz shows why in Poland he is called the reincarnation of Chopin in a recital arrayed in colors and delicate details.

A warm glow suffuses the performance of the venerable Takács Quartet and the superb pianist Marc-André Hamelin.

Piano duos cruise the Baltic to provide intriguing, even enthralling works at the biannual Salkind Festival.

Gilles Vonsattel takes listeners through revolutions, oppression, and fantasy in his innovative Music@Menlo recital.

Alessio Bax proves he has the chops, youthful stamina, and artistic insight to perform two monumental, exhausting works back-to-back in one Music@Menlo recital.

The notion that a former child prodigy does not grow past earlier fame was dispelled in a long-awaited solo recital by Evgeny Kissin at Davies Symphony Hall.

Four pianists vying for the keyboard can be delightful, as demonstrated in a recital of French and American works at Music@Menlo.

In martha & monica’s concert at Old First Church, contemporary composers held their own against heavy hitters from 100 and 200 years ago.

Schubert, in various guises, is the hero of Israeli-born Shai Wosner’s piano recital for Cal Performances.

Joyce Yang joins the Alexander String Quartet in a commanding, passionate recital at Kohl Mansion.