Reviews

Jason Victor Serinus - August 29, 2025

The composer’s voice perseveres in his new record despite a sacrifice in resonance, writes SFCV’s critic.

Nicholas Jones - August 26, 2025

The soprano gave and emotional and gripping performance in a recital of American art songs.

Lisa Hirsch - August 26, 2025

From fox-women folktales to Black Mirror dystopia, five vivid orchestral works showcase Li's adventurous and emotional approach.

Richard S. Ginell - August 26, 2025

The LA Phil played a tight, eloquent Symphony No. 2, and pianist Daniil Trifonov soloed in the second and third concertos.

Steven Winn - August 25, 2025

The 8th annual festival, which runs through Sunday, Aug. 31, re-created an all-Ravel program that was performed in San Francisco in 1928.

Iris Kwok - August 23, 2025

From Monteverdi to Missy Mazzoli, the cellist’s newest record features a range of compositions honoring female characters of tragic myths.

Lisa Hirsch - August 19, 2025

The program’s apprentice singers showed their range in a celebratory season closer.

Melissa Hudson Bell - August 19, 2025

An immersive drag cabaret in a SoMa warehouse delivers sequins, seduction, and show-stopping performances.

Harlow Robinson - August 19, 2025

The Aug. 14 program at the Hollywood Bowl brought masterful performances of works by Russian and Russophile composers.

Michael Zwiebach - August 18, 2025

Artistic Director Robert Geary conducted his 2025 Summer Festival Chorus in an emotional and voracious take on the Requiem.