Reviews

Richard S. Ginell - December 23, 2025

The ensemble was in top form for the annual performance of Handel’s masterpiece, conducted by Grant Gershon.

Harlow Robinson - December 23, 2025

Conductor Thomas Wilkins led the orchestra in a dazzling performance spotlighting Tchaikovsky and Duke Ellington.

Charles Burns - December 23, 2025

Sphinx Virtuosi’s new release delivers crisp grooves, luminous textures, and strong narrative pacing.

Lisa Hirsch - December 23, 2025

The ensemble commissioned two world premieres for its 2025–2026 season opener.

Richard S. Ginell - December 16, 2025

Spanish conductor Gustavo Gimeno proved he is a good fit for the orchestra.

Jeff Kaliss - December 16, 2025

Kolo, the latest album from the Oakland-based ensemble, reimagines Eastern European song forms.

Charles Burns - December 16, 2025

The launch concert at Monk Space revealed an ensemble that makes complexity feel human.

Lisa Hirsch - December 15, 2025

The ensemble-in-residence partnered with Kronos Quartet’s Paul Wiancko for an enriching performance of Schubert’s String Quintet.

Andrew Gilbert - December 14, 2025

The pianist’s vision of music as a unifying force came with plenty of crowd-pleasing favorites.

Michael Zwiebach - December 13, 2025

For “In Winter’s Glow” the ensembles programmed unusual repertory and blended their sound effectively.