Reviews

The Symphony Silicon Valley concert led by conductor John Nelson and featuring pianist Jeffrey Kahane is a irresistible lineup of Romantic repertoire.

A hip and welcoming nine-member ensemble presents a range of eminently listenable works, beautifully played.

Music for percussion and tango is paired with Handel and Respighi in S.F. Chamber Orchestra’s latest free program, with lots of chatter.

Joshua Bell and Alessio Bax play a concert in Santa Rosa to great effect despite a change of venue.

Kajai Saariaho’s Earth Shadows Receives American Premiere with Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Music Director Nicola Luisotti is missed when the S.F. Opera revives its sturdy, time-worn production of Tosca.

With the appointment of Dr. Magen Solomon as its new Artistic Director last June, the San Francisco Bach Choir has entered a new era.

The St. Lawrence String Quartet's concert at Stanford's Bing Hall features new member/violinist Mark Fewer, guest cellist David Finckel, and a program to showcase their talents.

Little West Bay Opera has gone big again, very big, with a fiery, rapturous production of Verdi's Il trovatore.

A S.F. Symphony concert led by guest conductor Stéphane Denève and featuring force of nature violinist Isabelle Faust highlights music memorialized in ceremonies.