Taking cues from the first surviving copy of St. Matthew Passion, The ABS presents a fresh, more intimate rendition of extraordinary beauty and power.
Beloved Bach variations receive a full-on orchestral treatment, to joyous and memorable effect.
A familiar Beethoven symphony works at cross-purposes with two rarities by European Jewish composers.
Although less than “grand,” a respectable production of Rigoletto is given at the Sacramento Community Center.
In “Story/Time” Bill T. Jones uses chance, dance, music, and narrative to make every minute count.
A masterful opera on Blu-ray grippingly depicts Nazi brutality and the horrors of war.
With Rinaldo Alessandrini on the podium, the San Francisco Symphony delivers a vibrant, dynamic performance of Mozart and Haydn.
A premier string quartet again takes top honors with works by Janáček, Debussy, and Britten.
An astonishing young piano virtuoso captivates listeners with his rare storytelling gift.
The Musica Pacifica ensemble gets down, and delightful, with dance and folk tunes drawn from the British Isles.
