Reviews

Chloe Wintersteen - October 28, 2025

The Tony Award-winning musical about the women’s suffrage movement runs in S.F. through Nov. 9, and opens in L.A. Nov. 18.

Andrew Gilbert - October 28, 2025

The clarinetist-composer performed eclectic sets across three nights in Oakland.

George Papajohn - October 28, 2025

The Vallejo Symphony premiered a memorial tribute 15 years in the making, alongside music by Britten, Haydn, and C.P.E. Bach.

Lisa Hirsch - October 28, 2025

Richard Wagner’s symbol-laden drama becomes human in the company’s subtle, dramatically keen production.

Caroline Chen - October 27, 2025

The BBC Next Generation Artist captivated Stanford’s Bing Concert Hall last Wednesday.

Steven Winn - October 26, 2025

Guest conductor David Afkham made his SF Symphony debut with Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich on Friday, Oct. 24.

George Papajohn - October 21, 2025

Conor Hanick brings nuanced interpretation to the composer’s music.

Annelies Zijderveld - October 21, 2025

Can social media help to popularize classical music? TwoSet Violin’s appearance in SF showed one way to engage a younger audience.

Scott Cmiel - October 21, 2025

The acclaimed guitarist demonstrated great virtuosity and masterful control of her instrument in a solo concert.

Richard S. Ginell - October 21, 2025

As Music Director Carl St. Clair transitions out of the role, his successor took the stage last Thursday.