Stepping in for Michael Tilson Thomas, the Ukrainian-Finnish conductor is the perfect partner for a program with pianist Seong-Jin Cho.
In a rare solo set at SFJAZZ, Lage strips his signature style down to the essentials.
The pianist, who’s known for her advocacy of underrepresented composers, gives commanding performances of modern classics as well.
Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, percussionist Haruka Fujii, and cellist Karen Ouzounian come together in music from their respective cultures.
Which came first, the Scherzo or the Andante?
But draw your own conclusions about the ending of Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony, the other piece on the program.
The pianist’s recital showcases her wide range of interests and long-standing connections to contemporary composers.
The L.A. new-music group looks back on its history in a busy birthday concert at Monk Space.
A diverse program of mostly contemporary works shows the vitality of the genre while honoring the origins of musique concrète.
Under Zubin Mehta’s genial direction, the orchestra plays the “Pastoral” and “Eroica” Symphonies to near perfection.
