Reviews

Rebecca Wishnia - December 16, 2024

Pieces by Brahms, Alexander Zemlinsky, and Arnold Schoenberg are a seamless fit for this recital at the SF Conservatory of Music.

Michael Zwiebach - December 13, 2024

Guest conductor Ruben Valenzuela leads two of the composer’s Advent cantatas and music by a lesser-known 18th-century figure, Christoph Graupner.

Richard S. Ginell - December 10, 2024

The conductor has developed into one of the world’s greatest, as he shows here with the LA Phil.

Scott Cmiel - December 10, 2024

In a recital for the Omni Foundation, Polish guitarist Mateusz Kowalski plays a striking transcription of the piece.

Lisa Hirsch - December 10, 2024

The orchestra and Music Director Francesco Lecce-Chong attempt to scale the composer’s epic Second Symphony.

Andrew Gilbert - December 9, 2024

In wide-ranging set that covers bolero, R&B, and a handful of holiday tunes, Wolf proves herself the complete package.

Jeff Kaliss - December 9, 2024

The pianist and composer’s new score for the silent classic gets its West Coast premiere at Noe Music.

Lisa Hirsch - December 5, 2024

A new work by SF Conservatory of Music-educated composer Ben Shirley fits perfectly on this chamber program at Herbst Theatre.

Jeff Rosenfeld - December 4, 2024

SF Contemporary Music Players’ latest concert features four works by women composers that break down gender myths.

Tamzin Elliott - December 4, 2024

The contemporary ensemble performs live for this innovative project that brings directors and composers together.