Reviews

Janice Berman - May 4, 2015

Fine work from the company isn’t enough to bring Shakespeare’s tragedy to life.

Lisa Hirsch - May 4, 2015

A new chamber opera by Tarik O'Regan shows the continuing power of Conrad's story, despite some flaws.

Rebecca Wishnia - May 1, 2015

The musicians flawlessly played the composer’s complete string quartets — though sometimes the performance was more procedural than passionate.

Monica Hunter-Hart - May 1, 2015

The orchestra, conducted by Mälkki, played through pieces by Bartók, Stravinsky, and Sibelius with jolly virtuosity.

Niels Swinkels - April 29, 2015

It was a delight to see conductor and musicians alike perform Monteverdi’s 1607 “favola in musica.”

Mark Rudio - April 29, 2015

The Fresno Philharmonic commemorated the centenary of the massacre at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts.

Niels Swinkels - April 28, 2015

The California Bach Society’s "An Italian Lineage" explored an intriguing mix of composers from the 16th, 17th, and 20th centuries.

Scott Cmiel - April 27, 2015

The series presents a retrospective program of music for guitars by the experimental composer.

Jeremy Rosenstock - April 27, 2015

Despite moments of clutter, the young collective put on a memorable performance.

Rebecca Wishnia - April 27, 2015

The quartet performed premieres from composers Eric Tran and Max Stoffregen at Old First Church.