Reviews

Joe Cadagin - October 11, 2016

Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen brought Romantic expressivity to a pair of neoclassical masterpieces.

Edward Ortiz - October 11, 2016

Eight different composers, four musicians, 2,000 pictures of America, one enthralling experience.

Ken Iisaka - October 11, 2016

The Iranian-American virtuoso transcended expectations in a challenging program that ranged from the traditional to the cutting edge.

Rebecca Wishnia - October 11, 2016

Unusual instrumental techniques highlight gorgeous soundscapes in a varied program of new music.

Steven Winn - October 11, 2016

Standout vocal performances and attention to musical details do full justice to Bach’s spiritual masterwork.

Jim Farber - October 4, 2016

A 12-hour event, “Noon to Midnight,” showcases the city’s new music scene.

Scott Cmiel - October 3, 2016

You may not recognize the name, but this is a special performer.

David Bratman - October 3, 2016

In a marathon program, five performers find distinctly different musical expression in the composer’s piano studies.

Janos Gereben - October 3, 2016

Soloists Yuja Wang and Mark Inouye dazzle in a preview of the program slated for the S.F. Symphony’s upcoming tour.

Janice Berman - October 3, 2016

Eloquent choreography and music without borders energize a timeless love tale from Azerbaijan.