Reviews

Rebecca Wishnia - September 21, 2015

The young string quartet, the first quartet-in-residence at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, also performed early works by Webern and Beethoven.

Charlise Tiee - September 15, 2015

Despite some hiccups with staging and music, soprano Olga Chernisheva was riveting in the title role.

Steven Winn - September 14, 2015

Stephen Sondheim’s scream-fest is gory, erotic, hilarious, and tragic – everything you need for a great night at the opera.

Lisa Hirsch - September 14, 2015

Extraordinary singing by Michael Fabiano was the main reward in an otherwise uninspiring performance.

Giacomo Fiore - September 14, 2015

Despite a last-minute cancellation in the opening concert, the festival debuted with panache and excitement to a delighted audience.

Be'eri Moalem - September 1, 2015

The concert series kicks off its second year with a look at the music of 20th century U.K.

Rebecca Wishnia - September 1, 2015

The ensemble’s interpretations of Beethoven’s late quartets at The Berkeley Hillside Club were too temperate.

Niels Swinkels - August 25, 2015

The Bay Area Russian choral ensemble more than doubles in size for weekend performances of the timeless masterpiece.

Steven Winn - August 24, 2015

The 2015 edition of the Merola Opera Program’s Grand Finale provided all the drama and entertainment of a reality TV competition.

Be'eri Moalem - August 18, 2015

St. Ignatius Church, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay on Lone Mountain, was the perfect spot for the San Francisco Choral Society’s performance of the Mozart Requiem.