Reviews

Jim Farber - November 8, 2019

Gabriella Smith’s Carrot Revolution and the premiere of Sky Macklay’s Swarm Collecting highlight a diverse program.

Claudia Bauer - November 5, 2019

The flamenco phenom and his ensemble lift spirits in a whirlwind of music, motion, and passion.

Michael Zwiebach - November 5, 2019

Here’s a group of experienced players that give thoughtful, passionate performances of new music, and do all the little things, too.

David Bratman - November 4, 2019

The dynamic duo shines in the César Franck Sonata at Bing.

Nicholas Jones - November 4, 2019

Contrasting works by Henry Purcell and Michael Nyman spark new sounds.

Richard S. Ginell - November 4, 2019

The LA Phil offers a glimpse of their upcoming tour.

Janice Berman - November 4, 2019

The St. Petersburg company is flawless, and the work is transcendent, in a showing at Cal Performances.

Andrew Gilbert - October 29, 2019

The ECM celebration at SFJAZZ sizzled with Grenadier and a set by Wadada Leo Smith and his quartet.

Scott Cmiel - October 29, 2019

The guitarist’s mastery spanned works from different centuries and continents.

David Bratman - October 29, 2019

An intriguing bill combines David Amram’s new double concerto with rarities from Lili Boulanger and a Rachmaninoff classic.