Reviews

Lisa Hirsch - September 30, 2025

Avery Boettcher shines as the opera’s tragic protagonist, but middling results from her counterparts weigh down the production.

Charles Burns - September 30, 2025

The conductor, who will move to New York next year, led the LA Phil in a program of works by Reid and Strauss.

Steven Winn - September 30, 2025

The 34-year-old performed works by 20th century Russian composers during a Cal Performances recital on Sunday, Sept. 28.

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.