Reviews

Michael Zwiebach - January 27, 2026

The rising violinist was the perfect steward for an Enlightenment-themed concert, part of a weeklong SFCM residency.

Joseph Sarmenta - January 27, 2026

Violinist Geneva Lewis and conductor François López-Ferrer brought interpretive clarity to an all-Romantic program.

Lisa Hirsch - January 24, 2026

The program featured Seong-Jin Cho on Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1.

Charles Burns - January 21, 2026

The recital featured three highly virtuosic musicians in perfect harmony on Thursday night at the UCLA Nimoy Theater.

Richard S. Ginell - January 21, 2026

Conductor and pianist tackled the most daunting piano concertos in the canon with fire.

Charles Burns - January 21, 2026

In celebration of the late composer’s 100th birthday, Piano Spheres curated a hypnotic two-day listening experience.

Rebecca Wishnia - January 21, 2026

The young ensemble’s “Wildest Dreams” program — Brahms, Bartók, Beach, and Alberga — was thrilling, relentless, and never sedate.

Collin Ziegler - January 20, 2026

The touring orchestra, led by conductor Riccardo Muti, performed a dazzling interpretation of Stravinsky’s The Fairy Kiss.

Steven Winn - January 20, 2026

Edward Gardner led the orchestra in Gustav Holst’s masterpiece and Randall Goosby soloed in Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

Simon Cohen - January 13, 2026

On her fourth studio album, the Spanish superstar transcends pop convention and emerges with sacred splendor.