Music News

Jasmine Liu - March 1, 2022

Wu Wei performs the world premiere of Fang Man’s Song of the Flaming Phoenix with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the SFS March 3–5.

Janos Gereben - February 28, 2022

Artists and organizations around the globe express outrage at the incursion. Concert plans shift to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Michael Zwiebach - February 22, 2022

Terry Riley’s breakthrough experimental piece gets a timely airing, and everyone can be involved.

Janos Gereben - February 22, 2022

Animations add to the performances this week at Davies Symphony Hall.

Janos Gereben - February 22, 2022

The Berkeley youth orchestra will be back performing Feb. 26 and goes on tour to Europe this summer.

Tom Jacobs - February 15, 2022

From Die Walküre to Kinky Boots, Deborah Harry to Itzhak Perlman, the summer centennial celebration has something for everyone.

Janos Gereben - February 14, 2022

This year’s offerings reveal the Beatles in India, Figaro in the Highlands, and the improbable rise of a sea-shanty group.

Paul Kotapish - February 8, 2022

Highlights include Dianne Reeves, Kronos Quartet, Jordi Savall, the Connie Han Trio, and a Liz Lerman world premiere.

Janos Gereben - February 8, 2022

Series founder Daniel Levenstein calls the season “the richest lineup of stars we’ve ever had.”

Jim Farber - February 7, 2022

Thomas Wilkins will conduct young musicians from the LA Phil’s youth orchestra program in a pregame performance.