In their first concert in the series, the venerable ensemble delivered a mixed performance that ranged from murky to transcendent.
The fortepianist’s improvisations, and the orchestra’s less muscular approach resulted in a Beethoven quite different from the mighty thunderer of legend.
Pianist Jonathan Biss curates an evening of late period Beethoven at San Francisco Performances.
The ambitious company’s production had lively acting and singing, but a few misfires in the orchestra pit.
Pitch-perfect performances and stark, elegant staging deliver an emotional wallop in this must-see production.
The evening’s promise of “Romance” was delivered in small, surprising moments.
Conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen brought Romantic expressivity to a pair of neoclassical masterpieces.
Eight different composers, four musicians, 2,000 pictures of America, one enthralling experience.
The Iranian-American virtuoso transcended expectations in a challenging program that ranged from the traditional to the cutting edge.
Unusual instrumental techniques highlight gorgeous soundscapes in a varied program of new music.
