Reviews

Michael Zwiebach - June 2, 2026

Redwood Symphony gathered a top-tier cast for a stirring concert performance of Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece.

Harlow Robinson - June 2, 2026

The design of Barrie Kosky’s imaginative production brought whimsy to the performances.

Hayley Dunn - June 2, 2026

The world premiere of Anne Hege’s opera at ODC Theater optimally integrated electronic instruments in the live performance.  

Richard S. Ginell - June 2, 2026

Pacific Symphony's beloved Sunday chamber series makes its recorded debut with eight new works.

Esteban Meneses - June 1, 2026

Ensemble for These Times surveys nine composers on El Tiempo Latine, with highlights from León, Ortiz, and figgis-vizueta.

Steven Winn - June 1, 2026

As sunny and funny as ever, SF Opera’s revival of its popular 2013 production is musically middling.

Collin Ziegler - June 1, 2026

The Symphony’s latest program under Miguel Harth-Bedoya raised questions about the allure of a “Spanish” sound.

Jim Farber - May 27, 2026

Gustavo Dudamel led a ferocious but musical performance with extraordinary singing and Frank Gehry’s magical designs.

Andrew Gilbert - May 27, 2026

Mahanthappa’s ensemble clearly enjoys the music, which they perform in high-voltage versions.

Richard S. Ginell - May 27, 2026

The music director presented Die Walküre across six days of performances last weekend. He bids farewell to the LA Phil on June 5-7.