Reviews

Lou Fancher - October 25, 2016

The postmodern choreographer continues to explore the limits of physical expression in a new piece set to a Laurie Anderson score.

David Bratman - October 25, 2016

Guest artists Edvard Tshivzhel and Nikolai Demidenko help translate works from their compatriots.

Jim Farber - October 20, 2016

It’s hard to come to grips with the new opera presented by L.A. Opera, which may be part of the point.

Lou Fancher - October 19, 2016

The “Full: Breath” program at BAMFA celebrated the most basic human instinct through dance, music, and visual art.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 18, 2016

In their first concert in the series, the venerable ensemble delivered a mixed performance that ranged from murky to transcendent.

Ken Iisaka - October 18, 2016

The fortepianist’s improvisations, and the orchestra’s less muscular approach resulted in a Beethoven quite different from the mighty thunderer of legend.

Steven Winn - October 17, 2016

Pianist Jonathan Biss curates an evening of late period Beethoven at San Francisco Performances.

Charlise Tiee - October 17, 2016

The ambitious company’s production had lively acting and singing, but a few misfires in the orchestra pit.

Lisa Hirsch - October 17, 2016

Pitch-perfect performances and stark, elegant staging deliver an emotional wallop in this must-see production.

Lou Fancher - October 17, 2016

The evening’s promise of “Romance” was delivered in small, surprising moments.