Reviews

Michael Zwiebach - October 22, 2019

Caroline Shaw’s The Listeners lifts the spirits in PBO’s fine performance.

Jonathan Leal - October 22, 2019

Sutro Baths and the sea are the backdrop for a site-specific piece about water and life.

Jim Farber - October 22, 2019

The LA Phil premieres Castor, the powerful, noisy second half of his Gemini project.

Janos Gereben - October 22, 2019

The Claude Heater Foundation comes up with another winner.

Richard S. Ginell - October 22, 2019

Two major choral works, never before performed by the ensemble.

Catriona Barr - October 21, 2019

The young group shines brightest in the more intimate passages of trios by Schubert, Brahms, and Shostakovich.

Nicholas Jones - October 21, 2019

Soprano Christina Major brings power and fury to the role of Abigaile in an opera that remains surprisingly relevant.

Nick Rich - October 21, 2019

The new concerto is tailored to showcase percussionist Jacob Nissly’s formidable chops.

Jim Farber - October 21, 2019

The Los Angeles baritone is up-close and personal in a cabaret show at Boston Court Pasadena.

Michael Zwiebach - October 15, 2019

A trip to the Oakland Symphony tells you a lot about the deep connections of the orchestra to its community.