Reviews

Richard S. Ginell - May 5, 2026

The conductor was best in partnering with violinist María Dueñas in Korngold’s Violin Concerto.

Andrew Gilbert - May 5, 2026

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain mines gold from comic banter, great arrangements, strong vocals, and a diminutive four-string instrument.

Michael Zwiebach - May 5, 2026

Charged with emotion, the soprano gave a glimpse of her upcoming album, “The Fiddle and the Drum,” at Zellerbach Hall last Sunday.

Lisa Hirsch - April 28, 2026

Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI brought a vast cross-cultural program to Cal Performances, with mixed results.

Shiriel King Abramson - April 28, 2026

Greek myth, contemporary electronica, and video combine in Aszure Barton’s visionary ballet.

Shiriel King Abramson - April 28, 2026

Palaver Strings honored civil rights and labor activists at Noe Valley Ministry.

Richard S. Ginell - April 28, 2026

With John Adams conducting his own music and 20th-century Russian music, Michael Tilson Thomas was serendipitously remembered.

Collin Ziegler - April 28, 2026

The pianist’s command of Sergei Prokofiev’s most fearsome music was on display in a concert at Davies Symphony Hall.

Shiriel King Abramson - April 28, 2026

The program features two world premieres with compelling themes and a tribute to founder Michael Smuin.

Harlow Robinson - April 28, 2026

The chamber ensemble's April 25 program paired Robert Schumann's beloved piano quintet with a historical rediscovery and a premiere.