Reviews

Jenny Xiong - September 30, 2025

Peter Grünberg and John Parr performed Lieder on piano four hands at Berkeley’s First Church on Sunday, Sept. 21.

Michael Zwiebach - September 29, 2025

The pianist and hip-hop artist mixes classical, jazz, and a bit of everything into an impressive set in the festival “lounge.”

Lisa Hirsch - September 29, 2025

The former S.F. Opera music director triumphed in music by Berg and Mahler.

Melissa Hudson Bell - September 23, 2025

At YBCA, “Deep River” is a powerful, urgent meditation shedding light on troubled times.

Harlow Robinson - September 23, 2025

Due to popular demand, LA Opera has added extra performances at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion through Oct. 12.

Harlow Robinson - September 23, 2025

Tim Greiving’s new book narrates the personal and professional life of Hollywood's most famous composer, in obsessive detail.

George Papajohn - September 22, 2025

The Grammy-winning vocal ensemble kicked off its annual Bay Area tour with a salute to American music.

Andrew Gilbert - September 22, 2025

At SFJAZZ, the legendary bassist presided over an exquisite evening filled with old-school panache and musical joy.

Rebecca Wishnia - September 22, 2025

Conductor James Gaffigan returns to the San Francisco Symphony with a program of American works by George Gershwin, Carlos Simon, and Duke Ellington.

Charles Burns - September 20, 2025

Composer and pianist Thomas Kotcheff presented a concert and album release for his new work, Between Systems, on Sept. 16.